Select the antonym of the word Discreet.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Tactless
Discreet means careful in what one says or does, so as not to embarrass or upset others. Its antonym is tactless. Example: The doctor was discreet and spoke about Nani’s illness only with the family.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Prudent | careful and sensible in what one does (a synonym of discreet) | It was prudent of Meena to keep some money aside for the hospital bills. |
| (2) Separate | apart from others, not joined | The hostel has separate blocks for boys and girls. |
| (3) Humble | not proud and not thinking oneself better than others | Even after winning the medal, Sunil stayed humble and thanked his coach. |
| (4) Tactless (answer) | saying or doing things that upset or embarrass others without thinking (opposite of discreet) | Asking a guest about her weight at dinner was a tactless question. |
| Synonyms of discreet: prudent, careful, tactful, cautious Antonyms of discreet: tactless, indiscreet, careless, thoughtless |