'indiscreet' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'indiscretus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'discretus' meant 'separated or distinct.'

'indiscretus' transformed into the Old French word 'indiscret,' and eventually became the modern English word 'indiscreet' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'not separated or distinct,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking prudence or good judgment.'