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English noun: discreetness

1. discreetness (cognition) knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress


SamplesThe servants showed great tact and discretion.


Synonymscircumspection, discretion, prudence


Broader (hypernym)discernment, judgement, judgment, sagaciousness, sagacity


Narrower (hyponym)confidentiality

2. discreetness (attribute) subtly skillful handling of a situation


Synonymsdelicacy, diplomacy, finesse


Broader (hypernym)tact, tactfulness









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