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discreetness
DEFINITIONS OF:
discreetness
1
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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