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Discreetness

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Noun

1. circumspection, discreetness, discretion, prudence

knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

Example Sentences:
'the servants showed great tact and discretion'

2. delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness, finesse

subtly skillful handling of a situation

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Discreetness

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adjective
1. 
careful to avoid social embarrassment or distress, esp by keeping confidences secret; tactful
2. 
unobtrusive

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Discreetness

see synonyms of discreetness
adjective
careful about what one says or does; prudent; esp., keeping silent or preserving confidences when necessary

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Discreetness

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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.

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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