noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state or quality of being discreet. uncountable
2. 2
   subtly skillful handling of a situation wordnet
3. 3
   knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

canninesscautioncircumspectionclosenesscoldnessconcealment

Etymology

From discreet + -ness.

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