Canadian English Meaning of discreet

discreet

Other Canadian English words related to discreet

synonyms

• cautious
• intelligent
• judicious
• prudent
• circumspect
• judgmental
• sensible
• astute
• chary
• cozy
• discerning
• discriminating
• Forehand
• far-sighted
• far-sighted
• thoughtful
• judgmental
• astute
• provident
• astute
• sage
• sane
• Sapient
• sensible
• shrewd
• wise

antonyms

• careless
• reckless
• indiscreet
• indiscreet
• Rash
• reckless
• imprudent
• short-sighted
• unwise
• careless

Definitions and Meaning of discreet in English

Wordnet

discreet (a)

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

Wordnet

discreet (s)

unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

heedful of potential consequences

Webster

discreet (superl.)

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.

Differing; distinct.

FAQs About the word discreet

What is the Canadian English meaning of the word discreet

discreet

What is the English meaning of the word discreet

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint, unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic, heedful of potential consequencesPossessed of discernment, espe

What are the synonyms of the word discreet

cautious,intelligent,judicious,prudent,circumspect,judgmental,sensible,astute,chary,cozy

What are the antonyms of the word discreet

careless,reckless,indiscreet,indiscreet,Rash,reckless,imprudent,short-sighted,unwise,careless