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discreet
/dɪˈskɹiːt/
adjective
Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
"John just doesn't understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet."
Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
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