discretion
/dɪskɹˈɛʃʌn/noun3 syllables
Discretion means: knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress.
Synonyms for discretion6
noun, as in knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
discreetness, circumspection, prudence
noun, as in refined taste; tact
delicacy
noun, as in the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
free will
noun, as in the trait of judging wisely and objectively
discernment
What does discretion mean?5
noun
1
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress“the servants showed great tact and discretion”
2
refined taste; tact
3
the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
4
the trait of judging wisely and objectively“a man of discernment”
5
freedom to act or judge on one's own
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with discretion?21
two syllables
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Discretion in a sentence
- They should be held to standards of privacy and discretion.bretsky
- Lack of discretion usually arises from a lack of things to talk about.sundown
- I hope I can count on your discretion.darinmex
- Discretion is the better part of valor.CM
- He has attained to years of discretion.unknown
- Discretion is the better part of valour.naXa
- Discretion is a rare and important virtue.cromwellt
- What is required here is discretion.Damari
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