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discreet

[dih-skreet] / dɪˈskrit /
ADJECTIVE
cautious, sensible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attentive careful considerate intelligent noncommittal prudent reasonable restrained tactful thoughtful watchful
WEAK
alert awake cagey calculating chary circumspect civil conservative controlled diplomatic discerning discriminating gingerly guarded having foresight heedful judicious like a clam moderate not rash observant on lookout politic precautious reserved safe sagacious strategic temperate vigilant wary wise worldly-wise
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless heedless idiotic inattentive incautious inconsiderate negligent stupid thoughtless unmindful unthoughtful
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foolish indiscreet rash reckless uncareful undiscerning

Example Sentences

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For most of my early career, I believed respect came from being polished, discreet and tightly self-edited, if a little dull.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

For decades a narrow waterway in Ganvie, Benin has been a discreet rendezvous point for young couples to meet -- safe under cover of darkness, far away from strict families and prying eyes.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

So the device isn’t as discreet in some regards, but future models might be harder to spot.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

Sunday's emergency meeting in Brussels of EU ambassadors was a discreet affair, unlike the routine top level summits where the traffic stops, roads are closed and leaders stream towards the cameras to deliver their thoughts.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

Some of the “shoppers” were discreet and stood at a distance; others were chatty—even pushy.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter