| Main Entry: |
discreet |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
cautious, sensible |
Synonyms: |
alert,
attentive,
awake, cagey, calculating,
careful, chary,
circumspect,
civil,
conservative,
considerate,
controlled,
diplomatic,
discerning, discriminating,
gingerly,
guarded, having foresight, heedful,
intelligent,
judicious, like a clam,
moderate, noncommittal, not rash,
observant, on lookout, politic, precautious,
prudent,
reasonable,
reserved,
restrained,
safe,
sagacious,
strategic,
tactful,
temperate,
thoughtful,
vigilant,
wary,
watchful,
wise, worldly-wise
|
| Notes: |
discreet means 'judicious, prudent, showing discernment,' while discrete means 'detached, separate' and 'individually distinct' |
Antonyms: |
careless, foolish, incautious, indiscreet, rash, reckless, thoughtless, uncareful, undiscerning
|
