Discretion
Discretion noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.
Secretiveness and discretion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Secretiveness" instead a noun "Discretion".
Secretiveness
Secretiveness noun - The practice or habit of keeping secrets or keeping one's affairs secret.
Usage example: his secretiveness about his past always made some people suspicious of what he might be hiding
Discretion and secretiveness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discretion" instead a noun "Secretiveness".
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