Synonyms of discretion

discretion

noun

1

as in prudence

the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters

we'll rely on your discretion in handling this accusation of cheating

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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2

as in choice

the power, right, or opportunity to choose

ambassadorships are generally regarded as subject to the president's discretion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• choice
• option
• preference
• liberty
• way
• alternative
• selection
• volition
• determination
• pick
• election
• vote
• druthers
• will
• judgment
• free will
• say
• inclination
• predilection
• perspicacity
• liking
• proclivity
• propensity
• discernment
• voice
• partiality
• judgement
• penchant
• tendency

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• force
• obligation
• duty
• coercion
• duress
• Hobson's choice

• force
• obligation
• duty
• coercion
• duress
• Hobson's choice

3

as in restraint

the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others

in that job you'll be expected to show discretion and act like a professional at all times

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restraint
• discipline
• inhibition
• composure
• suppression
• reserve
• repression
• self-restraint
• constraint
• refrainment
• self-control
• possession
• self-command
• control
• mastery
• continence
• will
• willpower
• modesty
• reticence
• self-discipline
• taciturnity
• bashfulness
• distance
• aloofness
• detachedness
• silence
• self-mastery
• self-censorship
• command
• shyness
• self-poise
• self-possession
• self-containment
• self-denial
• self-government

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unconstraint
• disinhibition
• indulgence
• incontinence
• gratification
• uninhibitedness
• frankness
• candor
• bluntness
• overindulgence
• unrestrainedness
• intemperance
• self-abandonment
• self-indulgence
• immoderacy

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• unconstraint
• disinhibition
• indulgence
• incontinence
• gratification
• uninhibitedness
• frankness
• candor
• bluntness
• overindulgence
• unrestrainedness
• intemperance
• self-abandonment
• self-indulgence
• immoderacy

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