Noun

• S: (n) discretion, discreetness, circumspection, prudence (knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress) "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
• direct hyponym / full hyponym
• S: (n) confidentiality (discretion in keeping secret information)
• direct hypernym / inherited hypernym / sister term
• derivationally related form
• W: (adj) discreet [Related to: discreetness] (heedful of potential consequences) "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor"
• W: (adj) prudent [Related to: prudence] (careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment) "a prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to hide than to fight"
• S: (n) delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness, finesse (subtly skillful handling of a situation)