Tools: Learn New Words | Secure Password Generator | Startup Tools | PDF Generator

Discreetness (Noun)

Subtly skillful handling of a situation.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion".

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The waitress handled the situation with great discreetness, quickly and quietly cleaning up the spill without drawing attention to it.
Her discreetness in dealing with sensitive family issues was a quality that her relatives greatly appreciated.
The diplomat's discreetness in negotiating the treaty helped to avoid a potentially embarrassing situation for both countries.
The company's HR department handled the investigation with discreetness, ensuring that the employee's reputation was not unfairly tarnished.
The discreetness with which the charity organization managed the donation was admirable, respecting the donor's wish for anonymity.