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discreetness

noun

Subtly skillful handling of a situation

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
D
Ends with
S
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
15

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Definitions

noun

  1. Subtly skillful handling of a situation

noun

  1. Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

    “The servants showed great tact and discretion”

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Example Sentences

The servants showed great tact and discretion

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Synonyms

delicacydiplomacyfinessediscretioncircumspectionprudence

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