discreetness
Careful, unobtrusive manner
Discreetness is the quality of being careful not to attract attention or reveal private information.
Someone with discreetness handles sensitive matters tactfully: The discreetness of the staff made guests feel at ease.
The more common noun form is discretion.
Negotiation between nations
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- tactfulnessSkill in sensitive situations
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
courtesy · politeness · consideration · respectfulness · decorum · propriety · etiquette · graciousness
State of not standing out
- subtletyFine distinction, easily missed
- understatementIntentional diminishment for effect
- low-profileDeliberately avoiding attention
- unassumingNot making claims
modest · quiet · understated · muted · subdued · unpretentious · unnoticed · background
Reasoned decision-making capacity
- cautionCareful attention to risk
- circumspectionCareful consideration of consequences
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
- deliberationCareful weighing of choices
carefulness · thoughtfulness · sensibleness · levelheadedness · consideration · discernment · judiciousness · wariness
Avoidance of excess
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- self-restraintVoluntary impulse control
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- reserveSupply kept back
discipline · inhibition · forbearance · composure · control · continence · sobriety · understatement
Freedom from observation
- secrecyPractice of hiding information
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- trustConfidence in another
- silenceTotal lack of sound
concealment · nondisclosure · classified · privileged · sensitive · protected · off-the-record · hushed
diplomacy
Negotiation between nations
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- tactfulnessSkill in sensitive situations
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
finesse · courtesy · politeness · consideration · respectfulness · decorum · propriety · etiquette · graciousness · gentility
inconspicuousness
State of not standing out
- subtletyFine distinction, easily missed
- understatementIntentional diminishment for effect
- low-profileDeliberately avoiding attention
unassuming · modest · quiet · understated · muted · subdued · unpretentious · unnoticed · background · invisible
judgment
Reasoned decision-making capacity
- cautionCareful attention to risk
- circumspectionCareful consideration of consequences
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
deliberation · carefulness · thoughtfulness · sensibleness · levelheadedness · consideration · discernment · judiciousness · wariness · vigilance
moderation
Avoidance of excess
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- self-restraintVoluntary impulse control
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
reserve · discipline · inhibition · forbearance · composure · control · continence · sobriety · understatement · reticence
privacy
Freedom from observation
- secrecyPractice of hiding information
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- trustConfidence in another
silence · concealment · nondisclosure · classified · privileged · sensitive · protected · off-the-record · hushed · unspoken
discreetnessindiscretion
Unwise act or remark
imprudence · recklessness · foolishness · carelessness · rashness
discreetnessflamboyance
Showy, confident style
showiness · ostentation · loudness · conspicuousness · flashiness
discreetnessindiscretion
Unwise act or remark
loose lips · talkativeness · openness · transparency · candor
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