cir·cum·spect (sûr k m-sp kt )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.] cir cum·spectly adv. |
circumspect [ˈsɜːkəmˌspɛkt]
adj
cautious, prudent, or discreet
[from Latin circumspectus, from circum- + specere to look]
circumspection n
circumspective adj
circumspectly adv
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| Adj. | 1. | circumspect - heedful of potential consequences; "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor" 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 You should have been more circumspect in your dealings with him.
daring, bold, rash, careless, foolhardy, imprudent, heedless, venturous
daring, bold, rash, careless, foolhardy, imprudent, heedless, venturous
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