DISCREETNESS

delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness, finesse

(noun) subtly skillful handling of a situation

discretion, discreetness, circumspection, prudence

(noun) knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; “the servants showed great tact and discretion”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

discreetness (uncountable)

The state or quality of being discreet.

Anagrams

• directnesses, discreteness

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

10 June 2025

COMMUNICATIONS

(noun) the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.); “communications is his major field of study”


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