Discreet

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  • adjective. Possessed of, exercising, or showing prudence and self-restraint in speech and behavior; circumspect.
  • adjective. Made, done, or situated so as to attract little notice.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • Distinct; distinguishable; discrete. See discrete, the usual spelling in this sense.
  • Wise or judicious in avoiding mistakes or faults, or in selecting the best means to accomplish a purpose; prudent; circumspect; cautious; wary; not rash.
  • Civil; polite.
  • Synonyms See list under cautious.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • adjective. Possessed of discernment, especially in avoiding error or evil, and in the adaptation of means to ends; prudent; sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious.
  • adjective. Differing; distinct.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • adjective. Respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.
  • adjective. Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • adjective. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic
  • adjective. marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
  • adjective. heedful of potential consequences
  • Word Usage
    "He's good at memorizing conversations, and some guys weren't so what you call discreet talking around him."
    Equivalent
    prudent  tactful  
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