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discreet

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of discreet

1 having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
  • he was very discreet, only saying what was necessary
Synonyms of discreet

intelligent, judgmatic (or judgmatical), judicious, prudent
Words Related to discreet

cautious, chary, circumspect, cozy

forehanded, foresighted, foresightful, forethoughtful

discerning, discriminating, sage, sane, sapient, senseful, sensible, wise

canny, provident

astute, perspicacious, sagacious, shrewd
Near Antonyms of discreet

careless, heedless, incautious, rash

improvident, shortsighted

foolish, unwise
Antonyms of discreet

imprudent, indiscreet, injudicious
2 not readily seen or noticed
  • with a discreet gesture, she signalled to her husband that she was ready to leave the party
Synonyms of discreet

inconspicuous, invisible, unnoticeable, unobtrusive
Words Related to discreet

unnoticed, unremarked, unseen

impalpable, imperceptible, inappreciable, indistinguishable, insensible

faint, indistinct, obscure

concealed, hidden
Near Antonyms of discreet

arresting, eye-catching, showy, striking

flashy, loud, noisy

apparent, clear, discernible (also discernable), distinct, evident, manifest, obvious, patent, plain, prominent, unmistakable

blatant, flagrant, glaring, gross, screaming
Antonyms of discreet

conspicuous, noticeable, visible

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