Discreet Synonyms and Antonyms

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Synonyms for Discreet

Wary is defined as watchful or cautious.

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Capable of reasoning; rational:

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Not undesirably noticeable or blatant; inconspicuous.

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Full of caution; careful to avoid danger; circumspect; wary

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Moderate or reasonable; not extreme

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Discreet and diplomatic.

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Perceptible or appreciable by the senses or by the mind:

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Circumspect is defined as cautious and unwilling to take risks.

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Having, applying, or showing sound judgment; wise and careful

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Tending to remain concealed. Used of animals.

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Cautious; restrained.

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Characterized by vigilance

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close-lipped

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The definition of conservative is favoring older, known traditions and resisting any changes.

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Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments.

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The definition of tactful is someone or something that shows a regard for other people's feelings.

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(Not comparable) Set aside for the use of a particular person or party.

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Of keen insight or good judgement; perceptive.

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Of ordinary citizens or ordinary community life as distinguished from the military or the ecclesiastical:

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Frugal; economical; not extravagant;

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The definition of restrained is someone or something that is held back, reserved or subtle.

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Having or showing a sensitive or, sometimes, finicky distaste for what is considered offensive or improper

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Not committing one to any point of view or course of action; not revealing one's position or purpose

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Having or showing keen perception or discernment and sound judgment, foresight, etc.

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Paying close attention; mindful

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Consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring

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Alternative spelling of tight-lipped.

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Inhibited or restrained in one's words and actions.

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Having or showing good manners; esp., courteous, considerate, tactful, etc.

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Accurate (instrument)

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Not excessive; acting in moderation

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Of or occurring in the Temperate Zone:

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Having a restrained, quiet, or understated quality

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Not ostentatious; unpretentious:

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Characterized by or showing decorum, propriety, good taste, etc.

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not rash

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Taking no risks; prudent; cautious

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Provided with information; informed. Often used with to :

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well-judged

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Disposed to cherish with care; careful.

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Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely

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Worthy of trust; dependable; reliable

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uncommunicative

Tending not to communicate; not communicating.

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Disposed not to talk; tightlipped.

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Able to recognize or draw fine distinctions or judgments:

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observant of decencies

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Important or essential in relation to a plan of action:

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Antonyms for Discreet

ostentatious. See syn. study at careful.careful

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uncareful

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Resulting from or acting with ill-considered haste or boldness.

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The definition of indiscreet is lacking in discretion, or overly willing to share things that should be secret.

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Careless, reckless, not exercising proper caution

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Unstudied or effortless:

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undiscerning

Not discerning.

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The definition of reckless is something that is done foolishly, carelessly, or without thinking about the consequences.

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Embarrassed; abashed:

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Not stopping to think; careless

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Words Related to Discreet

Acting or working in a thoughtful, painstaking way

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The definition of thoughtful is someone who is pondering or someone that shows care or sympathy for others.

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Showing sensitivity and skill in dealing with others

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Straightforward; frank or candid:

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Kept within sensible limits

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Find another word for discreet. In this page you can discover 67 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for discreet, like: careful, wary, ostentatious. See syn. study at careful.careful, reasonable, unobtrusive, cautious, modest, uncareful, politic, sensible and rash.