DISCREETNESS Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word discreetness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DISCREETNESS
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| circumspection | nounn | |||||||
noun • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress • the trait of being circumspect and prudent | ||||||||
| delicacy | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance • something considered choice to eat • refined taste; tact • slenderness • lack of physical strength • subtly skillful handling of a situation • lightness in movement or manner | ||||||||
| diplomacy | nounn | |||||||
noun • negotiation between nations • subtly skillful handling of a situation • wisdom in the management of public affairs | ||||||||
| discretion | nounn | |||||||
noun • freedom to act or judge on one's own • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress • refined taste; tact • the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies • the trait of judging wisely and objectively | ||||||||
| finesse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • subtly skillful handling of a situation | ||||||||
| prudence | nounn | |||||||
noun • discretion in practical affairs • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress | ||||||||
