ETYM French discrétion, Latin discretio separation, difference, discernment, from discernere, discretum. Related to Discreet, Discern.
1. Freedom to act or judge on one's own.
2. Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; SYN. discreetness, circumspection, prudence.
3. The trait of judging wisely and objectively; SYN. discernment.
Discreet behavior; prudence; freedom to act and make decisions. + prikaži više

ETYM Old Eng. humilite, Old Fren. humilité, humelité, French humilité, from Latin humiliatis. Related to Humble.
1. A disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; SYN. humbleness.
2. A humble feeling; SYN. humbleness.
In Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, an attitude that recognizes human imperfection and dependence on God. It is also enjoined in relation to other people: to consider others before self and to be predisposed to serve others. + prikaži više

ETYM Latin modestia: cf. French modestie. Related to Modest.
1. Formality and propriety of manner; SYN. reserve.
2. Freedom from vanity or conceit.