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English noun: discreetness | |||
| 1. | discreetness (cognition) knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress | ||
| Samples | The servants showed great tact and discretion. | ||
| Synonyms | circumspection, discretion, prudence | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | discernment, judgement, judgment, sagaciousness, sagacity | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | confidentiality | ||
| 2. | discreetness (attribute) subtly skillful handling of a situation | ||
| Synonyms | delicacy, diplomacy, finesse | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | tact, tactfulness | ||
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