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discreet

disc·reet

UK/dɪˈskɹiːt/ US/dɪˈskrit/ fairly common

adjective

1.

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

  • “his trusted discreet aide”
  • “a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace”
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2.

unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

  • “a discerning editor”
  • “a discreet silence”
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3.

heedful of potential consequences

  • “circumspect actions”
  • “physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use”
  • “a discreet investor”
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Origin

From Middle English discrete, from Old French discret, from Latin discrētus, from past participle of discernere. Doublet of discrete.

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