different between thoughtless vs indiscreet

English

Etymology

thought +? -less

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /????tl?s/, /????tl?s/
• (General American) enPR: thôt’l?s, thôt’l?s, IPA^(key): /???tl?s/, /???tl?s/
• (cot–caught merger) enPR: thät’l?s, thät’l?s, IPA^(key): /???tl?s/, /???tl?s/

Adjective

thoughtless (comparative more thoughtless, superlative most thoughtless)

1. Marked by or showing lack of due thought or care; careless.
2. Inconsiderate, inattentive.

   A thoughtless remark.

3. Lacking thought or consideration.

   The debate turned into thoughtless bickering.

Coordinate terms

• short-sighted

Derived terms

• thoughtlessly
• thoughtlessness

Translations

English

Etymology

in- +? discreet.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -i?t

Adjective

indiscreet (comparative more indiscreet, superlative most indiscreet)

1. Not discreet; lacking in discretion.

Derived terms

• indiscreetly
• indiscreetness

Usage notes

In modern standard spelling, indiscrete (not divided into discrete parts) is not to be confused with indiscreet (conspicuous; incautious).

Translations

Anagrams

• cretinised, indiscrete, iridescent

Dutch

Pronunciation

Adjective

indiscreet (comparative indiscreter, superlative indiscreetst)

1. indiscreet

Inflection