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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
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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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Finally, I allowed myself a discreet peek over my shoulder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

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

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

Her design philosophy mirrors her own discreet personality, with a focus on quality and comfort through quiet evolutions, rather than flashy re-invention.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

While clip-on microphones and other small yet mighty audio devices are genuinely good for discreet sound recording, the tiny microphone makes everything about itself.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

Papa and Uncle Arthur glanced up, and Mr. Beiderman gave them a discreet thumbs-up.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser