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Tactfulness vs Discretion - What's the difference?

tactfulness | discretion |

As nouns the difference between tactfulness and discretion

is that tactfulness is the state or quality of being tactful while discretion is the quality of being discreet or circumspect.

tactfulness

English

Noun

(-)
  • The state or quality of being tactful.
  • :His tactfulness allowed him to be honest without making enemies.

    • discretion

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The quality of being discreet or circumspect.
    • Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.
  • The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
  • The freedom to make one's own judgements.
    • I leave that to your discretion .

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    Derived terms

    * discretionary *

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