circumspect

cir·cum·spect  (sûrkm-spkt)

adj.

Heedful of circumstances and potential consequences; prudent.

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[Middle English, from Latin circumspectus, past participle of circumspicere, to take heed : circum-, circum- + specere, to look; see spek- in Indo-European roots.]

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circum·spectly adv.

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circumspect

Adjective

cautious and careful not to take risks [Latin circum- + specere to look]

circumspection n
circumspectly adv

Thesaurus

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"

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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