不謹慎
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Meanings
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imprudent; indiscreet; inappropriate
Describes behavior or speech that lacks discretion, especially in serious or solemn situations. Often used to criticize jokes, comments, or actions that are insensitive to the context.
It's inappropriate to laugh at a funeral.
His indiscreet remark became a problem.
Usage patterns
- 不謹慎な発言an indiscreet/inappropriate remark
He upset everyone around him with an insensitive remark.
- 不謹慎な態度an inappropriate/disrespectful attitude
Laughing at a funeral is such a disrespectful attitude.
- 〈事〉を不謹慎だと思うto consider something inappropriate/indiscreet
Many people think that joke is inappropriate.