nnoun.attributediscretion in practical affairsAntonyms:imprudence
Derivationally Related Form:prudential
Hypernyms:discernment discretion natural virtue
Inherited Hypernyms:prudencediscretionwisdomtraitattributeabstractionentity
Inherited Hypernyms:prudencenatural virtuecardinal virtuevirtuegoodmoralityqualityattributeabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:frugalityfrugalnessprovidence
Full Hyponyms:economyforesightfrugalityparsimonyprovidence
nnoun.cognitionknowing how to avoid embarrassment or distressSynset:circumspection discreetness discretion
Examples:- the servants showed great tact and discretion
Derivationally Related Form:discreetprudent
Hypernyms:discernment judgement judgment sagaciousness sagacity
Inherited Hypernyms:discretionsagacitywisdomknow-howabilitycognitionpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:confidentiality
Full Hyponyms:confidentiality