Discreet
adjective
Careful in one's words or actions, so as to avoid causing offence or to gain an advantage.
She was always discreet in her dealings with family members.
Often appears as...
- discreet enquiry
- discreet investigation
adjective
Intentionally unobtrusive.
A discreet cough caught my attention.
Often appears as...
- discreet glance
- discreet nod
adjective
Separate or distinctly different in form or qualities.
They inhabit two discrete worlds.
Often appears as...
- discrete functions
- discrete variables
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
Careful in one's words or actions, so as to avoid causing offence or to gain an advantage.
She was always discreet in her dealings with family members.
Often appears as...
- discreet enquiry
- discreet investigation
adjective
Intentionally unobtrusive.
A discreet cough caught my attention.
Often appears as...
- discreet glance
- discreet nod
adjective
Separate or distinctly different in form or qualities.
They inhabit two discrete worlds.
Often appears as...
- discrete functions
- discrete variables
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Avoiding Offense
Use 'discreet' when you need to be careful not to upset anyone.
He asked some discreet questions about the company's financial status.
Pro Tip 2/3Gaining Trust
Being discreet can help you win trust as people see you can keep secrets.
She discreetly handled the sensitive information, earning everyone's trust.
Pro Tip 3/3Professional Contexts
'Discreet' is often used in business or formal situations where discretion is key.
The lawyer was very discreet about her high-profile client's case.
Pro Tip 1/3Avoiding Offense
Use 'discreet' when you need to be careful not to upset anyone.
He asked some discreet questions about the company's financial status.
Pro Tip 2/3Gaining Trust
Being discreet can help you win trust as people see you can keep secrets.
She discreetly handled the sensitive information, earning everyone's trust.
Pro Tip 3/3Professional Contexts
'Discreet' is often used in business or formal situations where discretion is key.
The lawyer was very discreet about her high-profile client's case.
Pro Tip 1/3Avoiding Offense
Use 'discreet' when you need to be careful not to upset anyone.
He asked some discreet questions about the company's financial status.
Pro Tip 2/3Gaining Trust
Being discreet can help you win trust as people see you can keep secrets.
She discreetly handled the sensitive information, earning everyone's trust.
Pro Tip 3/3Professional Contexts
'Discreet' is often used in business or formal situations where discretion is key.
The lawyer was very discreet about her high-profile client's case.
Never forget "Discreet"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
The promise of quantum...
on the world's fastest supercomputer. On a quantum computer, a little more than a half hour. But quantum computing is not just about triumphs in the lab. The flow of progress and industries of all kinds is currently blocked by discreet, but intractable computational constraints that have a real impact on business and society.
Video examples
The Exhilarating Peace...
means you can go see another world, another universe, completely magical. You can see little fish, seaweed, the flora and fauna, you can watch it all discreetly, sliding underwater, looking around, and coming back to the surface, leaving no trace. It's an amazing feeling to become one with nature like that.
Video examples
Master the art of public...
and each lesson will help you master a discreet presentation skill. First, you'll learn how to identify, develop and distill your best ideas. Next, you'll learn how to prepare yourself for presenting those ideas. And finally, you'll learn a variety of techniques that'll help you deliver your talk
Video examples
What kids can teach...
but he knew how to tie other kids' shoelaces too. He also never took home a dirty thermos, because he would clean it after his lunch. And if something happened and he needed a change of clothes, he would do so very quietly and discreetly by himself. He didn't ask for help much himself,
Video examples
When jewelry gets smart...
this day get so excited when someone tries the product on for the first time there's just so much surprise and joy in their reaction and I knew I was on to something so the next thing we looked at was making the tech part of wearable tech feel discreet and a hidden and so
Video examples
A lesson on looking PIPE...
Learning to frame the question in such a way as to elicit the information that we need to do our jobs, is a critical life skill. Like the radiologist who told me that looking at the negative spaces in a painting helped her discern more discreet abnormalities in an MRI.
Video examples
Kathryn Schulz: Don't...
on some indiscreet part of myself or something. When other people see my tattoo, for the most part they like how it looks. It's just that I don't like how it looks. And as I said earlier, I'm a perfectionist. But I'll let you see it anyway.
Video examples
Can you solve the stolen...
the fine will be determined through a game of wits between the merchant and the king’s most clever advisor – you. You’re both told the rules in advance. The merchant will be allowed to discreetly divide his rubies
Video examples
Deep Sea Shark Stakeout...
- Bathroom. Okay. We can do liquids. But we're not very good at solids. So just bear that in mind when you come in. It's not very discreet. If you imagine three of you in an acrylic sphere
Video examples
Introduction to...
designed to look just like a flesh-and-blood shark this mission is the girl mine well shucks and discreetly film their behavior using this camera hidden here in his letters
Video examples
The promise of quantum...
on the world's fastest supercomputer. On a quantum computer, a little more than a half hour. But quantum computing is not just about triumphs in the lab. The flow of progress and industries of all kinds is currently blocked by discreet, but intractable computational constraints that have a real impact on business and society.
Video examples
The Exhilarating Peace...
means you can go see another world, another universe, completely magical. You can see little fish, seaweed, the flora and fauna, you can watch it all discreetly, sliding underwater, looking around, and coming back to the surface, leaving no trace. It's an amazing feeling to become one with nature like that.
Video examples
Master the art of public...
and each lesson will help you master a discreet presentation skill. First, you'll learn how to identify, develop and distill your best ideas. Next, you'll learn how to prepare yourself for presenting those ideas. And finally, you'll learn a variety of techniques that'll help you deliver your talk
Video examples
What kids can teach...
but he knew how to tie other kids' shoelaces too. He also never took home a dirty thermos, because he would clean it after his lunch. And if something happened and he needed a change of clothes, he would do so very quietly and discreetly by himself. He didn't ask for help much himself,
Video examples
When jewelry gets smart...
this day get so excited when someone tries the product on for the first time there's just so much surprise and joy in their reaction and I knew I was on to something so the next thing we looked at was making the tech part of wearable tech feel discreet and a hidden and so
Video examples
A lesson on looking PIPE...
Learning to frame the question in such a way as to elicit the information that we need to do our jobs, is a critical life skill. Like the radiologist who told me that looking at the negative spaces in a painting helped her discern more discreet abnormalities in an MRI.
Video examples
Kathryn Schulz: Don't...
on some indiscreet part of myself or something. When other people see my tattoo, for the most part they like how it looks. It's just that I don't like how it looks. And as I said earlier, I'm a perfectionist. But I'll let you see it anyway.
Video examples
Can you solve the stolen...
the fine will be determined through a game of wits between the merchant and the king’s most clever advisor – you. You’re both told the rules in advance. The merchant will be allowed to discreetly divide his rubies
Video examples
Deep Sea Shark Stakeout...
- Bathroom. Okay. We can do liquids. But we're not very good at solids. So just bear that in mind when you come in. It's not very discreet. If you imagine three of you in an acrylic sphere
Video examples
Introduction to...
designed to look just like a flesh-and-blood shark this mission is the girl mine well shucks and discreetly film their behavior using this camera hidden here in his letters
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Devendra Banhart
Venezuelan Musician
I can't tell you how many times I've had a friend tell me, in this tender and discreet voice, 'It's just you and me bro, and I want to tell you the truth: make a record of you and an acoustic guitar. Please. That's what everybody actually likes.' That's so funny to me.
Quote examples
Sophia Loren
Italian Actress
I think, in our life I think that when you are an actor, when you are a producer, you have to be very discreet about your personal life, and you have to be closed in, in harmony and in affection and in everything.
Quote examples
Leon Redbone
American Musician
I've got a very behind-the-scenes personality. I don't know how I became a performer. I like to stay discreet, out of the public eye, very low-key.
Quote examples
Wade Davis
Canadian Scientist
Heroes are never perfect, but they're brave, they're authentic, they're courageous, determined, discreet, and they've got grit.
Quote examples
Vincent Cassel
French Actor
The minute I started being recognised, I became much more discreet.
Quote examples
Benjamin Clementine
English Artist
I always try to be as discreet as possible, so I wear black.
Quote examples
Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
Questions are never indiscreet, answers sometimes are.
Quote examples
Tom Sizemore
American Actor
My family is very discreet. White-shoe, you know?
Quote examples
John Donne
British Poet
Wicked is not much worse than indiscreet.
Quote examples
N'Golo Kante
French Athlete
I have always been discreet in my life.
Quote examples
Devendra Banhart
Venezuelan Musician
I can't tell you how many times I've had a friend tell me, in this tender and discreet voice, 'It's just you and me bro, and I want to tell you the truth: make a record of you and an acoustic guitar. Please. That's what everybody actually likes.' That's so funny to me.
Quote examples
Sophia Loren
Italian Actress
I think, in our life I think that when you are an actor, when you are a producer, you have to be very discreet about your personal life, and you have to be closed in, in harmony and in affection and in everything.
Quote examples
Leon Redbone
American Musician
I've got a very behind-the-scenes personality. I don't know how I became a performer. I like to stay discreet, out of the public eye, very low-key.
Quote examples
Wade Davis
Canadian Scientist
Heroes are never perfect, but they're brave, they're authentic, they're courageous, determined, discreet, and they've got grit.
Quote examples
Vincent Cassel
French Actor
The minute I started being recognised, I became much more discreet.
Quote examples
Benjamin Clementine
English Artist
I always try to be as discreet as possible, so I wear black.
Quote examples
Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
Questions are never indiscreet, answers sometimes are.
Quote examples
Tom Sizemore
American Actor
My family is very discreet. White-shoe, you know?
Quote examples
John Donne
British Poet
Wicked is not much worse than indiscreet.
Quote examples
N'Golo Kante
French Athlete
I have always been discreet in my life.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension