English-Dutch translations for discreet

• discreet
  Dit moet echter wel discreet en effectief gebeuren, wil het resultaat opleveren.It has to be used discreetly and effectively if it is to bring results.
  Dit is een functie van het voorzitterschap waar de vreemd genoeg nogal discreet over was. This is a function of the presidency on which the Taoiseach was curiously discreet.
  Er zijn mensen die hebben gezegd dat hij veilig kan worden teruggestuurd als zijn gedrag discreet is. There are those who have said that it is safe for him to be returned if his behaviour is discreet.

Definition of discreet

• Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic
• Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous

Examples

• With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.
• John just doesnt understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet.

Related words

• indiscreet
• discreetly
• discreetness
• indiscreetly