discreet

/dɪskrˈit/

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