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Discreetness Definition & Meaning

discreetness
noun
  1. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
  2. subtly skillful handling of a situation

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What does discreetness mean?
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion" subtly skillful handling of a situation
What part of speech is discreetness?
Discreetness is a noun.
How many definitions does discreetness have?
Discreetness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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