1
[ adjective ] heedful of potential consequences

Synonyms

circumspect

Examples

"circumspect actions" "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use" "a discreet investor"

Related terms

prudent

2
[ adjective ] unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

Synonyms

discerning

Examples

"a discerning editor" "a discreet silence"

Related terms

tactful

3
[ adjective ] marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

Examples

"his trusted discreet aide" "a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace

Related terms

indiscreet prudent modest

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