noun
1. discretion in practical affairs (Freq. 1)
• Ant: ↑imprudence
• Derivationally related forms: ↑prudential
• Hypernyms: ↑discretion, ↑discernment, ↑natural virtue
• Hyponyms: ↑providence, ↑frugality, ↑frugalness
2. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
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the servants showed great tact and discretion
• Syn: ↑discretion, ↑discreetness, ↑circumspection
• Derivationally related forms: ↑prudent, ↑discreet (for: ↑discreetness)
• Hypernyms: ↑sagacity, ↑sagaciousness, ↑judgment, ↑judgement, ↑discernment
• Hyponyms: ↑confidentiality
Useful english dictionary. 2012.