circumspect

adjective

cir·cum·spect ˈsər-kəm-ˌspekt How to pronounce circumspect (audio)

: careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent

diplomacy required a circumspect response

They are circumspect in all their business dealings.

circumspection

ˌsər-kəm-ˈspek-shən How to pronounce circumspect (audio)

noun

circumspectly

ˈsər-kəm-ˌspek(t)-lē How to pronounce circumspect (audio)

adverb

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Circumspect, cautious, wary, and chary all imply looking before you leap, but each puts a unique spin on being careful in the face of risk or danger. Circumspect, which descends from Latin circum- ("around") and specere ("to look"), implies the surveying of all possible consequences before acting or deciding (as in "he is circumspect in business dealings"). Cautious suggests fear of danger and the exercise of forethought that it prompts (as in "a cautious driver"). Wary emphasizes suspiciousness and alertness in sensing danger and cunning in escaping it (as in "keep a wary eye on the competition"). Chary implies a cautious reluctance to give, act, or speak freely (as in "she is chary of signing papers without reading them first").

Example Sentences

she has a reputation for being quiet and circumspect in investigating charges of child abuse

Recent Examples on the Web On the subject of Ticketmaster’s fees, Skoufis is more circumspect.

Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 30 Aug. 2022 Henry, who has coached players like Amari Cooper, Odell Beckham and Jarvis Landry across his career, is more circumspect.

Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2022 Kurtzman, who previously worked on J.J. Abrams’ Trek movie, was more circumspect.

Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2022 In conversation, Kravchenko is measured, circumspect, unsparing in her self-analysis, with flashes of wry humor.

New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 General López-Calleja was a circumspect person who had become gradually more visible in official events as the armed forces businesses came to play a growing role in Cuba’s economy.

Andrea RodrÍguez, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2022 Desire takes shape in circumspect flashes of moving bodies performing for one another.

Jack Parlett, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2022 The Ukrainians had previously been somewhat circumspect about their involvement in a series of behind-enemy-lines attacks in Crimea, including one assault that the Ukrainians said included the work of partisans and destroyed fighter jets.

BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 It’s a sweet but oddly circumspect film, ruled by a friction between warring demands: the allure of wistful memories and the rigor of complex appraisal.

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2022 See More

单词	circumspection
释义	circumspect adjective cir·cum·spect ˈsər-kəm-ˌspekt : careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent diplomacy required a circumspect response They are circumspect in all their business dealings. circumspection ˌsər-kəm-ˈspek-shən noun circumspectly ˈsər-kəm-ˌspek(t)-lē adverb Did you know? Circumspect, cautious, wary, and chary all imply looking before you leap, but each puts a unique spin on being careful in the face of risk or danger. Circumspect, which descends from Latin circum- ("around") and specere ("to look"), implies the surveying of all possible consequences before acting or deciding (as in "he is circumspect in business dealings"). Cautious suggests fear of danger and the exercise of forethought that it prompts (as in "a cautious driver"). Wary emphasizes suspiciousness and alertness in sensing danger and cunning in escaping it (as in "keep a wary eye on the competition"). Chary implies a cautious reluctance to give, act, or speak freely (as in "she is chary of signing papers without reading them first"). Synonyms alert careful cautious chary conservative considerate gingerly guarded heedful safe wary See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences she has a reputation for being quiet and circumspect in investigating charges of child abuse Recent Examples on the Web On the subject of Ticketmaster’s fees, Skoufis is more circumspect. Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 30 Aug. 2022 Henry, who has coached players like Amari Cooper, Odell Beckham and Jarvis Landry across his career, is more circumspect. Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2022 Kurtzman, who previously worked on J.J. Abrams’ Trek movie, was more circumspect. Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2022 In conversation, Kravchenko is measured, circumspect, unsparing in her self-analysis, with flashes of wry humor. New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 General López-Calleja was a circumspect person who had become gradually more visible in official events as the armed forces businesses came to play a growing role in Cuba’s economy. Andrea RodrÍguez, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2022 Desire takes shape in circumspect flashes of moving bodies performing for one another. Jack Parlett, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2022 The Ukrainians had previously been somewhat circumspect about their involvement in a series of behind-enemy-lines attacks in Crimea, including one assault that the Ukrainians said included the work of partisans and destroyed fighter jets. BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 It’s a sweet but oddly circumspect film, ruled by a friction between warring demands: the allure of wistful memories and the rigor of complex appraisal. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French circonspect, from Latin circumspectus, from past participle of circumspicere to look around, be cautious, from circum- + specere to look — more at spy First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above circumspection noun as in carefulness a close attentiveness to avoiding danger circumspection is always good when considering charging someone with cheating Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance carefulness caution prudence cautiousness care attentiveness wariness alertness vigilance guardedness watchfulness heedfulness observance shrewdness foresight chariness deliberateness deliberation gingerliness providence foresightedness calculation canniness Antonyms & Near Antonyms recklessness carelessness heedlessness brashness suddenness rashness abruptness impetuousness hastiness thoughtlessness incaution inconsiderateness inconsideration incautiousness unwariness precipitousness See More
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circumspect

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