Skip to content

What is another word for Discreet? – 206 Discreet Synonyms

    Need another word for Discreet? Use these synonyms of Discreet from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    tactful diplomatic considerate thoughtful prudent cautious restrained modest unobtrusive subtle understated low-key reserved private confidential secretive mysterious enigmatic discreet circumspect judicious discerning sensitive delicate refined polite courteous respectful careful guarded watchful vigilant observant attentive mindful considerate thoughtful perceptive aware informed knowledgeable astute wise sensible rational logical reasonable sound unassuming humble modest simple unpretentious inconspicuous unnoticed unseen unheard unremarked unobserved

    Meaning of Discreet

    According to Merriam-Webster, "discreet" refers to having or showing the quality of being careful and thoughtful in one's words and actions, especially in order to avoid offending or embarrassing someone.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "discreet" as having or showing a careful and prudent approach to a situation, so as to avoid offending or causing embarrassment.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "discreet" as careful and thoughtful in what you say or do, in order to avoid causing offence or embarrassment.

    Example Uses

    • The company was discreet about the details of the new project to avoid alerting their competitors.
    • She was discreet in her criticism of the movie, not wanting to offend the director.
    • The police were discreet in their investigation, not wanting to scare off the suspect.
    • He was discreet about his personal life, preferring to keep it private.
    • The hotel staff were discreet and professional, handling the difficult situation with tact and diplomacy.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    obvious conspicuous noticeable prominent loud boisterous ostentatious showy flashy gaudy tasteless crude rude insensitive tactless impolite discourteous disrespectful careless reckless impulsive impetuous rash hasty thoughtless inconsiderate indiscreet blatant overt explicit brazen shameless unapologetic uncompromising uncompromised unreserved uninhibited

    Related Nouns

    secrecy confidentiality privacy modesty humility tact diplomacy prudence caution restraint reserve discretion discernment sensitivity refinement courtesy respect carefulness watchfulness vigilance awareness perceptiveness knowledge wisdom sensibility rationality logic reason soundness humility simplicity inconspicuousness unobtrusiveness

    Related Verbs

    conceal hide disguise camouflage cover veil mask screen shield protect safeguard preserve maintain keep retain preserve store save secure ensure guarantee reassure calm soothe placate appease conciliate mediate negotiate arbitrate reconcile resolve settle harmonize compromise

    Related Adjectives

    confidential private secret mysterious enigmatic subtle understated low-key reserved modest humble simple unpretentious inconspicuous unnoticed unseen unheard unremarked unobserved careful cautious prudent restrained discerning sensitive refined polite courteous respectful considerate thoughtful perceptive aware informed knowledgeable astute wise sensible rational logical reasonable sound