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Noun: discreetness  di'skreet-nus
  1. Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
    - discretion, circumspection, prudence
     
  2. Subtly skilful handling of a situation
    - delicacy, diplomacy, finesse

Sounds like: discreteness

Derived forms: discreetnesses

See also: discreet

Type of: discernment, judgement, judgment, sagaciousness, sagacity, tact, tactfulness

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