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indiscreet comment

[ɪn.dɪˈskriːt ˈkɒm.ent]
nounpl: indiscreet comments
comentário indiscreto
1. A remark or statement that lacks discretion, revealing sensitive information or showing poor judgment in social situations
His indiscreet comment about the company's financial troubles spread quickly through the office.
Seu comentário indiscreto sobre os problemas financeiros da empresa se espalhou rapidamente pelo escritório.
2. An inappropriate or tactless observation that may offend or embarrass others
She made an indiscreet comment about her colleague's appearance during the meeting.
Ela fez um comentário indiscreto sobre a aparência de sua colega durante a reunião.
NYC Slang
loose-lipped remark / big mouth move
Synonyms
tactless remarkunguarded commentcareless remarkinappropriate observation
Antonyms
discreet commenttactful remarkdiplomatic observation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentário indiscreto
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
comentário indiscreto
Standard formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
comentário indiscreto / fofoca indiscreta
May use 'fofoca' in casual contexts
Portugal
comentário indiscreto
Standard usage; may also use 'observação indiscreta'

Related Idioms & Phrases

let the cat out of the bag
speak out of turn
put one's foot in one's mouth
shoot one's mouth off
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