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circumspection

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cir·cum·spec·tion  (sûrkm-spkshn)
n.
The state or quality of being circumspect. See Synonyms at prudence.
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Noun1.circumspection - knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
discreetness, discretion, prudence
sagaciousness, sagacity, discernment, judgement, judgment - the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
confidentiality - discretion in keeping secret information
2.circumspection - the trait of being circumspect and prudent
caution
precaution - the trait of practicing caution in advance
chariness, wariness - the trait of being cautious and watchful
discernment, discretion - the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment"
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Upon the whole, I commend my own conduct in this affair extremely, and regard it as a very happy instance of circumspection and tenderness.
Lady Susan by Austen, Jane View in context
Prudence and circumspection are necessary even to the best of men.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
Monk was well acquainted with mankind, he saw in the physiognomy of this gentleman all the energy, all the reason, all the circumspection possible, he could therefore only attribute to a magnanimous confidence the revelation the Frenchman had made him, and he showed himself profoundly touched by it.
Ten Years Later by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
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