discreetness

dis·creet  (d-skrt)

adj.

1. Marked by, exercising, or showing prudence and wise self-restraint in speech and behavior; circumspect.

2. Free from ostentation or pretension; modest.

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[Middle English, from Old French discret, from Medieval Latin discrtus, from Latin, past participle of discernere, to separate, discern; see discern.]

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dis·creetly adv.

dis·creetness n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	discreetness - knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion" circumspection, discretion, prudence sagaciousness, sagacity, discernment, judgement, judgment - the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations confidentiality - discretion in keeping secret information
	2.	discreetness - subtly skillful handling of a situation finesse, diplomacy, delicacy tact, tactfulness - consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

Translations

discreetness

n → Diskretheit f; (of account) → taktvolle Art; (of jewellery, tie, dress, decoration) → dezente Art