Definitions

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

WEAK

foolish indiscreet rash reckless uncareful undiscerning

Example Sentences

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"Discreet voting will likely remain limited as the boxes will continue to be conspicuously monitored," the report said, adding that the candidate selection process will remain tightly controlled by Pyongyang.

From Reuters • Nov. 28, 2023

The musical, now titled “Here We Are,” is inspired by two Buñuel films, “The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie” and “The Exterminating Angel.”

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2023

Roger Gherson of Discreet Law told the Financial Times on Monday the firm had "at all times complied fully with their legal and professional obligations".

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2023

‘The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie’ It doesn’t make a lot of sense but that’s kind of the point in a new 4K restoration of Luis Buñuel’s Oscar-winning 1972 surrealist fable.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2022

Discreet as I tried to be, Songololo spotted us and scrambled out of Ikwa’s nest and down the tree.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer

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