discreetness vs discretion

discreetness and discretion both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
discreetness	Yes	No	No	No
discretion	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, discreetness and discretion are synonyms defined as:

discreetness and discretion: knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

Other synonyms of discreetness include circumspection, prudence.

discreetness (noun)	discretion (noun)
subtly skillful handling of a situation	the trait of judging wisely and objectively
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress	the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
	knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
	refined taste; tact
	freedom to act or judge on one's own