- discretion, discreetness, circumspection, prudence - knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
--1 is a kind of sagacity, sagaciousness, judgment, judgement, discernment
--1 has particulars: confidentiality - delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness, finesse - subtly skillful handling of a situation
--2 is a kind of tact, tactfulness