discreet

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adjective

1. marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
- his trusted discreet aide
- a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace
• Ant:
indiscreet
• Derivationally related forms:
discreetness
2. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic
- a discerning editor
- a discreet silence
• Syn:
discerning
• Similar to:
tactful
• Derivationally related forms:
discreetness
3. heedful of potential consequences
- circumspect actions
- physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use
- a discreet investor
• Syn:
circumspect
• Similar to:
prudent
• Derivationally related forms:
discreetness

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  circumspect, discerning