DISCREETNESS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

subtly skillful handling of a situation

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

Example: the servants showed great tact and discretion

Synonyms

Finesse, Circumspection, Discreetness, Diplomacy, Delicacy

🔗 Related Words

discreet – A related word in the same word family.

ness – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Some words entered English through trade goods—we borrowed both the product and its foreign name.

➡️ Words that Start with DI

Disorganizing Discording Displacements Dirtily Discus Dihybrid Dissociations Disorganizations Dialectics Dissemblers Diastolic Dimenhydrinate

Words that End with SS ⬅️

Russ Rustiness Rustless Ruthfulness Ruthless Ruthlessness Ryegrass Sacredness Sacrilegiousness Sadness Safeness Sagaciousness