Discretion
Discretion noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.
Usage example: we'll rely on your discretion in handling this accusation of cheating
Street smarts and discretion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Street smarts" instead a noun "Discretion".
Street smarts
Street smarts noun - A shrewd ability to survive in a dangerous urban environment.
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Synonyms for Street smarts
Discretion and street smarts are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discretion" instead a noun phrase "Street smarts".
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Related pairs
- understanding and discretion
- understanding and street smarts
- sense and discretion
- sense and street smarts
- judgement and discretion
- judgement and street smarts
- discernment and discretion
- discernment and street smarts
- judgment and discretion
- judgment and street smarts
- carefulness and discretion
- carefulness and street smarts
- caution and discretion
- caution and street smarts
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