discreetness
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dis·creet
(dĭ-skrēt′)adj.
1. Possessed of, exercising, or showing prudence and self-restraint in speech and behavior; circumspect: The teacher was discreet in discussing the student's behavior. We followed him but kept a discreet distance.
2. Made, done, or situated so as to attract little notice: made a discreet exit out the back door; lovers seeking a discreet place to meet.
[Middle English, from Old French discret, from Medieval Latin discrētus, from Latin, past participle of discernere, to separate, discern; see discern.]
dis·creet′ly adv.
dis·creet′ness n.
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Noun | 1. | discreetness - knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion" sagaciousness, sagacity, discernment, judgement, judgment - the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations confidentiality - discretion in keeping secret information |
2. | discreetness - subtly skillful handling of a situation tact, tactfulness - consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense |
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Translations
حَذَر، حَصافَه، رَزانَه
mlčenlivosttaktnostuvážlivost
diskrethed
òagmælska
ağzı sıkılıkihtiyatsır saklama
discreetness
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discreet
(diˈskriːt) adjective wise, cautious and not saying anything which might cause trouble. My secretary won't let the secret out – she's very discreet.
diˈscreetness noundiˈscretion (-ˈskre-) noun
1. discreetness. A secretary needs discretion and tact.
2. personal judgement. I leave the arrangements entirely to your discretion; The money will be distributed at the discretion of the management.
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