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cir·cum·spect
\ˈ ̷ ̷kəmzˌpekt, -mˌsp-, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French circonspect, from Latin circumspectus, past participle of circumspicere to look around, be cautious, from circum- + specere to look — more at circum-, spy
: marked by caution and earnest attention to all significant circumstances and possible consequences of action (as action to be undertaken) and usually by prudence and discretion
< a circumspect investor >
< a circumspect action >
< the wicked are always alert and circumspect — George Meredith >
Synonyms: see cautious |