Meaning of the word discreet in English

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discreet

US /dɪˈskriːt/
UK /dɪˈskriːt/

Adjective

1.

careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.

Example:
we made some discreet inquiries
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