Difference between Discreet and Circumspect

DISCREET vs CIRCUMSPECT: ADJECTIVE

Heedful of potential consequences
Unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic
Possessed of, exercising, or showing prudence and self-restraint in speech and behavior; circumspect.
Made, done, or situated so as to attract little notice.
Marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
Differing; distinct.
Respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.
Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
Possessed of discernment, especially in avoiding error or evil, and in the adaptation of means to ends; prudent; sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious.

Heedful of potential consequences
Heedful of circumstances and potential consequences; prudent.
Attentive to all the circumstances of a case or the probable consequences of an action; cautious; prudent; wary.
Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.

Distinct; distinguishable; discrete. See discrete, the usual spelling in this sense.
Wise or judicious in avoiding mistakes or faults, or in selecting the best means to accomplish a purpose; prudent; circumspect; cautious; wary; not rash.
Civil; polite.
Synonyms See list under cautious.

To look on all sides of; examine carefully; scrutinize.
Literally, looking about on all sides; hence, examining carefully all the circumstances that may affect, a determination; watchful on all sides; cautious; wary.

Intrusive, Careful, Conspicuous, Subtle, Secretive, Quiet, Inconspicuous, Unobtrusive, Prudent, Restrained, Modest, Discerning, Circumspect, Unostentatious, Tactful

Sensible, Thoughtful, Considerate, Vigilant, Timid, Astute, Restrained, Leery, Judicious, Careful, Wary, Reticent, Cautious, Prudent, Discreet

Intrusive, Careful, Conspicuous, Subtle, Secretive, Quiet, Inconspicuous, Unobtrusive, Prudent, Restrained, Modest, Discerning, Circumspect, Unostentatious, Tactful

Sensible, Thoughtful, Considerate, Vigilant, Timid, Astute, Restrained, Leery, Judicious, Careful, Wary, Reticent, Cautious, Prudent, Discreet

Discreet delivery was very much appreciated and welcome.
His job is secured and discreet without trace.
Tonut mini spy cam is even more discreet.
It is discreet and as such passenger friendly.
The tag also features a discreet identification window.
This is a discreet, small and lightweight instrument.
Lybster divorced, etc its all private and discreet.
At least they were discreet about our failings!
Miller reached inside the depths of his tunic, a discreet movement that was at once followed by a discreet gurgling.
Discreet to allow Discreet to establish credit for Reseller.

But, at the same time, be circumspect about it.
She needed to be very circumspect in her approach.
Bozeman militias, while not entirely ecretive, aremuch more circumspect.
But Britt was more circumspect than his Telegram supporters.
But collectors from the mainland are seemingly more circumspect.
Matlin is more circumspect, but reaches the same conclusion.
Be professional and circumspect when writing about others.
Britt was more circumspect than his Telegram supporters.
Composite decking companies themselves are much more circumspect.
Sagacious in adapting means to an end, circumspect in action or in determining any line of conduct, practically wise, judicious, careful, discreet, circumspect, sensible.