discreet

Meaning

1. Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
2. Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

Synonyms

prudent

cautious

careful

circumspect

judicious

wary

modest

restrained

quiet

discerning

unobtrusive

wise

guarded

tactful

considerate

polite

secretive

prudential

reliable

reserved

reticent

sage

scrupulous

sedate

self-contained

shrewd

silent

🔇

sober

subdued

temperate

thoughtful

tight-lipped

trustworthy

understated

unostentatious

unpretending

unpretentious

unseeable

vigilant

well-behaved

well-spoken

having foresight

low-keyed

bhāg

inobtrusive

astute

unconspicuous

cagey

carefully

chary

Translations

discret

discreto

diskret

discreto

discreto

διακριτικός

discreet

riservato

prudente

decente

dezent

verschwiegen

prudent

bescheiden

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪˈskɹiːt/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: discrete

In summary

From Middle English discrete, from Old French discret, from Latin discrētus, from past participle of discernere. Doublet of discrete.