discreet
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(a) marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
- his trusted discreet aide
- a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace
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(s) unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic
- a discerning editor
- a discreet silence
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(s) heedful of potential consequences
- circumspect actions
- physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use
- a discreet investor