What is another word for discretion?
201 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ dɪskɹˈɛʃən], [ dɪskɹˈɛʃən], [ d_ɪ_s_k_ɹ_ˈɛ_ʃ_ə_n]Table of Contents
Similar words for discretion:- calculation (noun)
- caution (noun)
- caution, judgment (noun)
- choice (noun)
- delicacy (noun)
- diplomacy (noun)
- discreetness (noun)
- distinction (noun)
- economy (noun)
- finesse (noun)
- foresight (noun)
- foresightedness (noun)
- forethought (noun)
- freedom (noun)
- free will (noun)
- jurisdiction (noun)
- option (noun)
- precaution (noun)
- prudence (noun)
- self-control (noun)
- self-government (noun)
- state (noun)
- tact (noun)
- taste (noun)
- temperance (noun)
- volition (noun)
- wariness (noun)
- will (noun)
- other synonyms
- judgment
- kindness
- scope
Synonyms for Discretion:
n.
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- careful.
- attentiveness,
- heed,
- deliberation,
- awareness,
- vigilance,
- heedfulness,
- alertness,
- wariness,
- carefulness,
- mindfulness,
- circumspection.
- good sense,
- attention,
- shrewdness,
- providence,
- presence of mind,
- chariness,
- maturity,
- solicitude,
- discrimination,
- consideration,
- observation,
- concern,
- discernment,
- acumen,
- wisdom,
- thoughtfulness,
- responsibility,
- sagacity,
- diplomacy,
- perspicacity,
- watchfulness,
- warning,
- gumption.
- decision,
- pick,
- judgment,
- desire,
- volition,
- preference,
- alternative,
- wish,
- determination,
- selection,
- election.
- dis similitudes,
- dis-similarity,
- dis similarities,
- un-likeness,
- dis-semblances,
- un likeness,
- dis similitude,
- dis-similarities,
- dis semblances,
- un-likenesses,
- un likenesses,
- dis similarity,
- dis-similitude,
- dis-similitudes,
- dis semblance,
- othernesses,
- dis-semblance,
- alterities.
- retrenchments,
- stinginess,
- rollbacks,
- miserliness,
- Parcity,
- niggardliness,
- thriftiness,
- sparingness,
- rollback,
- retrenchment.
- liberty,
- laissez faire,
- full swing,
- independency,
- Freedoms,
- Rampancy,
- plenty of rope,
- Elbowroom,
- own accord,
- laxity,
- flexibility,
- full play.
Other synonyms:
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- sense.
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Equivalence
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Noun, singular or mass
prudence.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Forward Entailment
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Reverse Entailment
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Noun, singular or mass
caution.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Independent
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Proper noun, singular
schemes.
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Noun, singular or mass
criterion, Criteria, jurisdiction, consideration, flexibility, option, prerogative, confidentiality, estimation, volition, assessment, power, powers, individuality, faculty, pleasure, selection, whim, appraisal, estimate, scope, recognition, responsibility, manoeuvre, evaluation, decision-making, disposition, distinction, Choosing, Manoeuvring, margin, confidence, stealth, liberty, circumspection, decisiveness, appropriateness, precaution.
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Proper noun, singular
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Other Related
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Proper noun, singular
discretionary, secrecy.
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Noun, singular or mass
discernment, latitude, appreciation, discretionary, decision, arbitrariness, discreet, judgement, judgment, competence, leeway, choice, determination, tact, authority, verdict, reflection, adjudication, secrecy.
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Proper noun, singular
Antonyms for Discretion:
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n.
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caution, judgment
disregard, indiscretion, indifference, heedlessness, omission, neglect, carelessness, thoughtlessness, ignorance, negligence, inattention.
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Other antonyms:
force, awkwardness, rudeness, foolishness, duty, Immoderacy, folly, Hobson's Choice, Clownishness, obligation, indulgence, boorishness, fatuity, senselessness, unreasonableness, incontinence, overindulgence, shortsightedness, clumsiness, imprudence, unrestrainedness, intemperance, duress, candor, brainlessness, frankness, gratification, Unwisdom, bluntness, ill-breeding, self-indulgence, coercion.
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caution, judgment
Homophones for Discretion:
Hyponym for Discretion:
n.
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state
liberty.
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state