Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun confidentiality

2 senses of confidentiality

Sense 1
confidentiality -- (the state of being secret; "you must respect the confidentiality of your client's communications")
       => privacy, privateness, secrecy, concealment -- (the condition of being concealed or hidden)

Sense 2
confidentiality -- (discretion in keeping secret information)
       => discretion, discreetness, circumspection, prudence -- (knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion")