Meanings
The quality of being discreet; careful and circumspect in one's actions and judgments.
خود احتیاطی؛ اپنے اعمال اور فیصلوں میں محتاط اور دانشمندانہ ہونے کی کیفیت۔
احتیاط
ihtiyaat
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- show discretion
- exercise discretion
- discretion of the court
Example Sentences
The manager handled the issue with great discretion.
منیجر نے اس مسئلے کو بڑی احتیاط سے نمٹا۔
Manager ne is masle ko bari ihtiyaat se nimta.
It's important to use discretion when sharing sensitive information.
حساس معلومات شیئر کرتے وقت احتیاط سے کام لینا ضروری ہے۔
Hassas maloomat share karte waqt ihtiyaat se kaam lena zaroori hai.
Discretion is advised when making financial decisions.
مالی فیصلے کرتے وقت احتیاط سے کام لینے کی نصیحت کی جاتی ہے۔
Maali faislay karte waqt ihtiyaat se kaam lene ki naseehat ki jati hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Discretion starts with 'D' like 'decide' – it’s about making careful decisions.
Imagine a person carefully choosing words before speaking in a delicate situation.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "discretio" — separation, distinction
First known use: 14th century
The word entered Middle English from Middle French 'discretion' and has retained its reference to judgment and choice since its origin.