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discreetness
dis·creet D0261500 (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.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | discreetness - knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"circumspection, discretion, prudencesagaciousness, sagacity, discernment, judgement, judgment - the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relationsconfidentiality - discretion in keeping secret information | | 2. | discreetness - subtly skillful handling of a situationfinesse, diplomacy, delicacytact, tactfulness - consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense |
Translationsdiscreet (diˈskriːt) adjective wise, cautious and not saying anything which might cause trouble. My secretary won't let the secret out – she's very discreet. 謹慎的 谨慎的diˈscreetness noun 謹慎 谨慎diˈscretion (-ˈskre-) noun1. discreetness. A secretary needs discretion and tact. 謹慎 谨慎2. personal judgement. I leave the arrangements entirely to your discretion; The money will be distributed at the discretion of the management. 判斷力 判断力discreetness
Related to discreetness: ostentatiousness, transitoriness, sordidnessSynonyms for discreetnessnoun knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distressSynonyms- circumspection
- discretion
- prudence
Related Words- sagaciousness
- sagacity
- discernment
- judgement
- judgment
- confidentiality
noun subtly skillful handling of a situationSynonymsRelated Words |