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indiscreetly

/in-di-skreet/US // ˌɪn dɪˈskrit //UK // (ˌɪndɪˈskriːt) //

不经意地,不经意间,不经意的,违心地

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adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark.

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Examples

  • We stood mute and motionless behind the cactus, discreetly, or indiscreetly, watching her.

  • The poulticed gentleman had indiscreetly left a light in his room, and this lured the lady from her path.

  • The lady's intention was only kind, but, unfortunately, William acted indiscreetly upon the advice.

  • It was only in extempore speaking that a ray of his real genius could indiscreetly betray itself.

  • If you act indiscreetly, and give way to silly moods, then you will only have yourself to blame for your ruin.