different between impolitic vs indiscreet

English

Alternative forms

• impolitick (obsolete)

Etymology

From im- +? politic.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?m?p?.l?.t?k/

Adjective

impolitic (comparative more impolitic, superlative most impolitic)

1. Not in accordance with good policy.

   Synonyms: unwise, inexpedient, unadvisable

   • 2009, Diarmaid MacCulloch, A History of Christianity, Penguin 2010, p. 210:

     Even when it was impolitic to admire, let alone name, Evagrius, his descriptions of progress in the spiritual life could not be and were not ignored [...].

Translations

References

• impolitic in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
• impolitic in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

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