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circumspect

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cir·cum·spect  (sûrkm-spkt)
adj.
Heedful of circumstances and potential consequences; prudent.
[Middle English, from Latin circumspectus, past participle of circumspicere, to take heed : circum-, circum- + specere, to look; see spek- in Indo-European roots.]
circum·spectly adv.
circumspect
Adjective
cautious and careful not to take risks [Latin circum- + specere to look]
circumspection n
circumspectly adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.circumspect - heedful of potential consequences; "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor"
discreet
prudent - careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; "a prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to hide than to fight"
circumspect
adjective cautious, politic, guarded, careful, wary, discriminating, discreet, sage, prudent, canny, attentive, vigilant, watchful, judicious, observant, sagacious, heedful << OPPOSITE rash
Translations
circumspect [ˈsəːkəmspɛkt] adj → circunspecto, prudente
circumspect [ˈsəːkəmspɛkt] adj → circonspect(e)
circumspect [ˈsəːkəmspɛkt] adj → umsichtig
circumspect [ˈsəːkəmspɛkt] adj → circospetto/a


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Certainly, the best mean, to clear the way in this same wood of suspicions, is frankly to communicate them with the party, that he suspects; for thereby he shall be sure to know more of the truth of them, than he did before; and withal shall make that party more circumspect, not to give further cause of suspicion.
The Essays by Bacon, Sir Francis View in context
But a man is not often found sufficiently circumspect to know how to accommodate himself to the change, both because he cannot deviate from what nature inclines him to do, and also because, having always prospered by acting in one way, he cannot be persuaded that it is well to leave it; and, therefore, the cautious man, when it is time to turn adventurous, does not know how to do it, hence he is ruined; but had he changed his conduct with the times fortune would not have changed.
The Prince by Machiavelli, Nicolo View in context
We decided that that was the saloon for us, and we agreed to be more circumspect thereafter in our drink-buying.
John Barleycorn by London, Jack View in context
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