Entry Word: discreet

Function: adjective

Meaning: having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech <he was very discreet, only saying what was necessary>

Synonyms judicious, prudent

Related Words cautious, chary, circumspect; foresighted, forethoughtful; discerning, discriminating, sage, sane, sapient, sensible, wise; canny, provident; astute, perspicacious, sagacious, shrewd

Near Antonyms careless, heedless; improvident, shortsighted; foolish, unwise

Antonyms imprudent, indiscreet, injudicious