Synonyms of discreet

discreet 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in intelligent

having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech

he was very discreet, only saying what was necessary

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intelligent
• cautious
• prudent
• judicious
• sensible
• circumspect
• judgmatical
• judgmatic
• cozy
• chary
• wise
• discerning
• sane
• astute
• foresighted
• discriminating
• sage
• sagacious
• senseful
• provident
• foresightful
• forethoughtful
• sapient
• shrewd
• perspicacious
• forehanded
• canny

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indiscreet
• careless
• imprudent
• injudicious
• rash
• heedless
• foolish
• improvident
• unwise
• shortsighted
• incautious

2

as in invisible

not readily seen or noticed

with a discreet gesture, she signalled to her husband that she was ready to leave the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• invisible
• unnoticed
• unobtrusive
• inconspicuous
• faint
• unseen
• unnoticeable
• hidden
• obscure
• concealed
• imperceptible
• indistinct
• indistinguishable
• unremarked
• inappreciable
• impalpable
• insensible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• visible
• conspicuous
• noticeable
• striking
• showy
• loud
• prominent
• flashy
• clear
• obvious
• distinct
• noisy
• apparent
• evident
• plain
• eye-catching
• discernible
• unmistakable
• arresting
• manifest
• discernable
• gross
• blatant
• flagrant
• patent
• glaring
• screaming

discreetness

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prudence
• sense
• wisdom
• discretion
• wit
• intelligence
• policy
• sensibleness
• levelheadedness
• common sense
• insight
• logicality
• horse sense
• brains
• gumption
• practicality
• judgement
• judgment
• logicalness
• caution
• foresightedness
• nous
• rationality
• farsightedness
• foresight
• discrimination
• penetration
• sagacity
• astuteness
• circumspection
• gray matter
• shrewdness
• acumen
• discernment
• street smarts
• care
• perspicacity
• precaution
• forethoughtfulness
• sapience
• forehandedness
• clearheadedness
• keenness
• rationalness
• premeditation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indiscretion
• imprudence
• carelessness
• stupidity
• shortsightedness
• idiocy
• foolishness
• senselessness
• heedlessness
• unreasonableness
• brainlessness
• half-wittedness