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discreet
dɪˈskriːt
adjective
dyskretny
Also
ostrożny
Definition
Careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offence or revealing private information.
Examples
He made a few discreet inquiries about her background without attracting attention.
Przeprowadził kilka dyskretnych zapytań na temat jej przeszłości, nie zwracając na siebie uwagi.
Please be discreet about this matter; it's confidential and shouldn't be shared.
Proszę być dyskretnym w tej sprawie; jest poufna i nie powinna być udostępniana.
Collocations
discreet inquirydiscreet charmdiscreet glance
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