DISCREETNESS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

discreetness

noun

as in prudence

the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters I appreciated her discreetness in keeping quiet about my inability to pay for our date

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Noun

The World Economic Forum calls it financial nihilism — the conclusion that the system no longer rewards prudence, driving a cohort toward crypto bets, prediction markets, and raided retirement accounts.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 July 2026
But not necessarily the knowledge, confidence or contacts to take it to next stage of monetization, strike collaborative partnerships or exercise operational prudence.

— Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of prudence

Noun

In that sense, the conditions included in the Garnacho deal must have a realistic possibility of not occurring in order for the deal to be recorded, at least initially, as a loan.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
With real couples, the sense of love and familiarity was already present.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of sense

Noun

Prior to the passage of the Pretrial Fairness Act, judges did have more discretion to detain people.

— Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
The trial judge has the discretion to determine if publication is warranted based on the specifics of the case, and the perpetrator’s name will only be published if the victim gives consent.

— Kara Fox, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of discretion

Noun

Carson has brought him here to welcome a range of conversations and guests that the show’s usual host, that paragon of midwestern affability and assuring wit, couldn’t welcome himself.

— Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
The family-friendly mythological comedy follows eight ordinary mortals who must use their collective wit and courage to outsmart formidable deities, ultimately earning the legendary title of the Eight Immortals.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 July 2026

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