DISCREETNESS
\dɪskɹˈiːtnəs], \dɪskɹˈiːtnəs], \d_ɪ_s_k_ɹ_ˈiː_t_n_ə_s]\
Definitions of DISCREETNESS
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
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knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
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subtly skillful handling of a situation
By Princeton University
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