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discreet

/dɪˈskriːt/adjective

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सोच-समझकर बोलने और चलने वाला, बात को गुप्त रखने वाला

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adjective
  1. 1

    careful in what you say or do, in order to keep something secret or to avoid causing difficulty for somebody

    सोच-समझकर बोलने और चलने वाला, बात को गुप्त रखने वाला

    • He made a few discreet enquiries.
    • Be discreet about the matter.
    • Please be discreet and do not tell anyone about the surprise party.
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    • The doctor is known for being discreet with patients' records.
    • They kept a discreet distance while the minister spoke to the reporters.

    Opposite indiscreet

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discreet or discrete?

Both are pronounced the same. Discrete means separate and independent: 'discrete units'.

Discreet और discrete की pronunciation एक जैसी है। Discreet का अर्थ 'विवेकशील और सावधान' है। Discrete का अर्थ 'अलग-अलग, पृथक' है, जैसे 'discrete units'।