Translation guide
How to express doing something without careful judgment about privacy, secrets, or social appropriateness.
Saying something that should be kept secret or private, often without thinking.
Literally 'to speak carelessly'. Used when someone accidentally reveals something they shouldn't.
He indiscreetly revealed the secret.
Describes a person who has a 'light mouth' and tends to blab. Often used to criticize someone who can't keep secrets.
He's indiscreet, so you shouldn't tell him anything important.
To chatter on fluently, often implying a lack of discretion. Casual.
She indiscreetly chatters about everything.
Behaving in a way that is not appropriate for the situation, often drawing unwanted attention.
Adverb meaning 'rashly' or 'thoughtlessly'. Covers both speech and actions done without proper consideration.
He acted indiscreetly and caused a problem.
Means 'indiscreetly' or 'without discretion'. Slightly formal, emphasizes lack of good judgment.
Literally 'without thinking'. Used for acting or speaking without forethought.
Disclosing something that should remain confidential, often in a public or semi-public setting.
There is no single Japanese adverb that perfectly matches 'indiscreetly' in all contexts. It's usually better to describe the action with a phrase like うっかり話す (carelessly speak) or 軽率に行動する (act rashly).
He indiscreetly leaked the secret.
I spoke indiscreetly and regretted it.