discreet
d?'skri?t/
adjective
adjective: discreet; comparative adjective: discreeter; superlative adjective: discreetest
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment.
"we made some discreet inquiries"
synonyms: careful, circumspect, cautious, wary, chary, guarded, close-lipped, close-mouthed; More
tactful, diplomatic, considerate, politic, prudent, judicious, strategic, wise, sensible;
delicate, kid-glove;
informalsoftly-softly
"I'll make some discreet inquiries"
antonyms: indiscreet, rash
intentionally unobtrusive.
"a discreet cough"
synonyms: unobtrusive, inconspicuous;
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"They're both adjectives and both have meanings. It depends what context it's used in
On here I'm mainly guessing people are referring to their ability to operate confidentially - as opposed to being 'distinct' "
Although singles may like to describe themselves a 'discrete'.... |
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"It's spelt discreet - not discrete!!!!
And breathe  "
Don't come in here with your big fancy words trying to confuse people...I'm still using my speak and spell FFS!!! |
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"discreet
d?'skri?t/
adjective
adjective: discreet; comparative adjective: discreeter; superlative adjective: discreetest
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment.
"we made some discreet inquiries"
synonyms: careful, circumspect, cautious, wary, chary, guarded, close-lipped, close-mouthed; More
tactful, diplomatic, considerate, politic, prudent, judicious, strategic, wise, sensible;
delicate, kid-glove;
informalsoftly-softly
"I'll make some discreet inquiries"
antonyms: indiscreet, rash
intentionally unobtrusive.
"a discreet cough"
synonyms: unobtrusive, inconspicuous;
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God you type fast woman!
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"They're both adjectives and both have meanings. It depends what context it's used in
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I'm guessing people intend to demonstrate that they can keep
A secret / not disclose potentially embarrassing information |
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"It's spelt discreet - not discrete!!!!
And breathe
Don't come in here with your big fancy words trying to confuse people...I'm still using my speak and spell FFS!!!"
Am I the only one that could never understand their speak and spell?? |
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For the love of God, does it matter how's it's spelt. There tends to be only one context in which 'discreet' is used. If it's spelt wrong occasionally, who the fuck cares? I know what they're trying to say....... |
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(Which is why people's spell-checkers don't help them)
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