What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reckless trendy individual turning tail (10)" mean?

The definition is "Reckless". The wordplay uses a reversal. IN (synonym="‘trendy’") + DISCREET (synonym="DISCREET") = INDISCREET; definition: "Reckless" The answer is INDISCREET.

Reckless trendy individual turning tail (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29079 | 8 Down | 2023-05-25 flower

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