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discreetness

DEFINITIONS OF: discreetness

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n knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

Synonyms:
circumspection, discretion, prudence
Types:
confidentiality
discretion in keeping secret information
Type of:
discernment, judgement, judgment, sagaciousness, sagacity
the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations

n subtly skillful handling of a situation

Synonyms:
delicacy, diplomacy, finesse
Type of:
tact, tactfulness
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
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