discreet

• Beschreibt eine Person, die in ihren Worten oder Handlungen vorsichtig und zurückhaltend ist, besonders um niemanden zu verletzen oder Vertraulichkeit zu wahren.

Describes someone who is careful and prudent in their speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense or to maintain privacy.

1. Careful and prudentB2formal

   Behaving in a way that avoids causing offense or attracting attention; showing good judgment.

   Diskret

   • She was very discreet about her client's personal information.
   • He made a discreet inquiry about the job opening.
   • The hotel staff are trained to be discreet with guests' privacy.

   Synonymecarefulcautiouscircumspectconsideratediplomaticjudiciousprudentsensibletactfulwary

   Antonymecarelessfoolishimprudentindiscreetrashrecklesstactless

2. Subtle or unobtrusiveB2formal

   Not noticeable or obvious; designed to be inconspicuous.

   Unauffällig

   • The security cameras are discreetly placed around the building.
   • She wore a discreet necklace that didn't draw attention.
   • The restaurant has a discreet entrance on the side street.

   Synonymecarefulinconspicuouslow-keymodestquietrestrainedsubtletactfulunderstatedunobtrusive

   Antonymeblatantconspicuousloudnoticeableobtrusiveobvious