Definition of Discreetness

1. Noun. Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress. "The servants showed great tact and discretion"

Exact synonyms: Circumspection, Discretion, Prudence
Generic synonyms: Discernment, Judgement, Judgment, Sagaciousness, Sagacity
Specialized synonyms: Confidentiality
Derivative terms: Discreet, Prudent

2. Noun. Subtly skillful handling of a situation.
Exact synonyms: Delicacy, Diplomacy, Finesse
Generic synonyms: Tact, Tactfulness
Derivative terms: Diplomatic, Diplomatical, Discreet, Discreet

Definition of Discreetness

1. Noun. The state or quality of being discreet. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Discreetness

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Discreetness

discovery requests
discovre
discowear
discredit
discreditable
discreditably
discredited
discrediting
discreditor
discreditors
discredits
discreet
discreeter
discreetest
discreetly
discreetness
discreetnesses
discrepance
discrepances
discrepancies
discrepancy
discrepant
discrepantly
discrete
discrete Fourier transform
discrete Fourier transforms
discrete character
discrete choice analysis
discrete component
discrete components

Literary usage of Discreetness

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Cruise Upon Wheels: The Chronicle of Some Autumn Wanderings Among the by Charles Allston Collins (1863)
"... INFINITE CAUTION AND Discreetness. THE next morning found our two friends, as soon as breakfast was swallowed, hastening in the direction of Monsieur ..."

2. The Ordeal of Richard Feverel: A History of a Father and Son by George Meredith (1917)
"Let it be known that I only require discreetness." Discreetness, therefore, was instructed to reign at the Abbey. Under Adrian's able tuition the fakest of ..."

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