discreetly Synonyms
Strongest:
- cruelly
- rudely
- disdainfully
- thoughtlessly
- disrespectfully
- inconsiderately
- contemptuously
- rudely
- scornfully
- cruelly
- viciously
- disrespectfully
- inconsiderately
- disdainfully
- contemptuously
- thoughtlessly
- scornfully
- viciously
Strong:
- heartlessly
- nastily
- snootily
- heartlessly
- unfairly
- discourteously
- impolitely
- discourteously
- nastily
- impolitely
- unfairly
- snootily
Weak:
discreetly Meaning
discreetly (r)
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
discreetly Sentence Examples
- The diplomat conveyed the sensitive information discreetly to avoid public attention.
- The secret agent discreetly slipped into the crowded building, his movements unnoticed.
- The teacher discreetly assisted struggling students, ensuring they didn't feel embarrassed.
- The doctor discreetly examined the patient, respecting their privacy.
- The lawyer discreetly questioned the witness, eliciting confidential information without raising suspicions.
- The package was delivered discreetly to the recipient's doorstep, maintaining its anonymity.
- The politician discreetly met with his advisors, avoiding the media's prying eyes.
- The employee discreetly reported the misconduct, fearing retaliation if their identity was exposed.
- The artist discreetly painted the portrait without revealing the subject's identity.
- The photographer discreetly captured candid moments, preserving the privacy of those involved.
FAQs About the word discreetly
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
prudently, respectfully, solicitously, fairly, sensibly, politely, justifiably, judiciously, wisely, validly
cruelly, rudely, disdainfully, thoughtlessly, disrespectfully, inconsiderately, contemptuously, rudely, scornfully, cruelly
The diplomat conveyed the sensitive information discreetly to avoid public attention.
The secret agent discreetly slipped into the crowded building, his movements unnoticed.
The teacher discreetly assisted struggling students, ensuring they didn't feel embarrassed.
The doctor discreetly examined the patient, respecting their privacy.
