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Cagey vs Discreet - What's the difference?

cagey | discreet | Synonyms |

As adjectives the difference between cagey and discreet

is that cagey is wary, careful, shrewd while discreet is respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.

cagey

English

Alternative forms

* cagy

Adjective

(er)
  • wary, careful, shrewd
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  • uncommunicative; unwilling or hesitant to give information.

    • Derived terms

    * cagily * caginess

    discreet

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.
    • With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.
    John just doesn't understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet .
  • Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

    • Usage notes

    * Do not confuse with discrete .

    Derived terms

    * discreetly * discretion

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