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Discreet vs Constrained - What's the difference?

discreet | constrained | Related terms |

Discreet is a related term of constrained.


As adjectives the difference between discreet and constrained

is that discreet is respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic while constrained is within close bounds; confined.

As a verb constrained is

(constrain).

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

    Anagrams

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    constrained

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (constrain)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • within close bounds; confined.

    • Derived terms

    * constrainedly * constrainedness