DISCRETION

/dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ ► audio Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 15

Definition

  1. noun freedom to act or judge on one's own.
  2. noun knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress. — synonyms: discreetness, circumspection, prudence
  3. noun refined taste. — synonyms: delicacy
  4. noun the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies. — synonyms: free_will
  5. noun the trait of judging wisely and objectively. — synonyms: discernment

Examples

  • “Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.”
  • “I leave that to your discretion.”

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