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(sɜːʳkəmspekt)

adjective

If you are circumspect, you are cautious in what you do and say and do not take risks.

[formal]

The banks should have been more circumspect in their dealings. [+ in]

Are you saying, in your usual circumspect manner, that it isn't be a good idea?

Synonyms: cautious, politic, guarded, careful More Synonyms of circumspect

circumspectly adverb [ADVERB after verb]

You should behave as circumspectly as possible in political matters.

circumspect in British English

(ˈsɜːkəmˌspɛkt)

adjective

cautious, prudent, or discreet

Derived forms

circumspection (ˌcircumˈspection)

noun

circumspective (ˌcircumˈspective)

adjective

circumspectly (ˈcircumˌspectly)

adverb

Word origin

C15: from Latin circumspectus, from circum- + specere to look

circumspect in American English

(ˈsɜrkəmˌspɛkt)

adjective

careful to consider all related circumstances before acting, judging, or deciding; cautious; careful

SIMILAR WORDS: ˈcareful

Derived forms

circumspection (ˌcircumˈspection)

noun

circumspectly (ˈcircumˌspectly)

adverb

Word origin

ME < L circumspectus, pp. of circumspicere, to look about: see circum- & spy

Examples of 'circumspect' in a sentence
circumspect

It would be wiser to be a bit more circumspect.This circumspect approach has served the company well in the past.He seems somewhat circumspect in claiming credit for the triumphs and accepting blame for disasters that unfolded on his watch.Let us remain circumspect about that.If you're keeping it under your stairwell buyers might be a bit more circumspect.He'll have to be a bit more circumspect with the things he says.Despite a growth in the number of academics willing to credit games with all these various benefits, there are those who remain circumspect.This relationship is also honest, but you keep it a bit more circumspect because you know this person is going to follow in your footsteps.Thankfully, Champion is less circumspect.

(adjective) in the sense of cautious

Definition

cautious and careful not to take risks

You should have been more circumspect in your dealings with him.

Synonyms

cautious

Mr King clearly has a cautious approach to change.

politic

Many people found it politic to change their allegiance.

guarded

The boy gave him a guarded reply.

careful

One has to be extremely careful when dealing with these people.

wary

Keep a wary eye on children when they are playing near water.

discriminating

discreet

He followed at a discreet distance.

sage

My parents were always on hand to offer sage advice.

prudent

He is taking a prudent and cautious approach.

canny

He was far too canny to risk giving himself away.

attentive

I wish you would be more attentive to detail.

vigilant

Police warned the public to be vigilant and report anything suspicious.

watchful

Children swam at the pool, under the watchful eye of the lifeguards.

judicious

The President authorizes the judicious use of military force.

observant

An observant doctor can detect symptoms from expression and posture.

sagacious (formal)

a wise and sagacious leader

heedful

Opposites

daring

bold

rash

careless

foolhardy

imprudent

heedless

venturous

Additional synonyms

in the sense of attentive

Definition

paying close attention

I wish you would be more attentive to detail.

Synonyms

intent,

listening,

concentrating,

careful,

alert,

awake,

mindful,

watchful,

observant,

studious,

on your toes,

heedful,

regardful

in the sense of canny

Definition

shrewd or cautious

He was far too canny to risk giving himself away.

Synonyms

shrewd,

knowing,

sharp,

acute,

careful,

wise,

clever,

subtle,

cautious,

prudent,

astute,

on the ball (informal),

artful,

judicious,

circumspect,

perspicacious (formal),

sagacious (formal),

worldly-wise

in the sense of careful

Definition

cautious in attitude or action

One has to be extremely careful when dealing with these people.

Synonyms

cautious,

painstaking,

scrupulous,

fastidious,

circumspect,

punctilious (formal),

chary,

heedful,

thoughtful,

discreet

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释义	Trends of circumspect View usage for: circumspect (sɜːʳkəmspekt) adjective If you are circumspect, you are cautious in what you do and say and do not take risks. [formal] The banks should have been more circumspect in their dealings. [+ in] Are you saying, in your usual circumspect manner, that it isn't be a good idea? Synonyms: cautious, politic, guarded, careful More Synonyms of circumspect circumspectly adverb [ADVERB after verb] You should behave as circumspectly as possible in political matters. circumspect in British English (ˈsɜːkəmˌspɛkt) adjective cautious, prudent, or discreet Derived forms circumspection (ˌcircumˈspection) noun circumspective (ˌcircumˈspective) adjective circumspectly (ˈcircumˌspectly) adverb Word origin C15: from Latin circumspectus, from circum- + specere to look circumspect in American English (ˈsɜrkəmˌspɛkt) adjective careful to consider all related circumstances before acting, judging, or deciding; cautious; careful SIMILAR WORDS: ˈcareful Derived forms circumspection (ˌcircumˈspection) noun circumspectly (ˈcircumˌspectly) adverb Word origin ME < L circumspectus, pp. of circumspicere, to look about: see circum- & spy Examples of 'circumspect' in a sentence circumspect It would be wiser to be a bit more circumspect. The Sun (2015) This circumspect approach has served the company well in the past. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He seems somewhat circumspect in claiming credit for the triumphs and accepting blame for disasters that unfolded on his watch. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Let us remain circumspect about that. Times, Sunday Times (2011) If you're keeping it under your stairwell buyers might be a bit more circumspect. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He'll have to be a bit more circumspect with the things he says. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Despite a growth in the number of academics willing to credit games with all these various benefits, there are those who remain circumspect. Times, Sunday Times (2014) This relationship is also honest, but you keep it a bit more circumspect because you know this person is going to follow in your footsteps. Christianity Today (2000) Thankfully, Champion is less circumspect. Times, Sunday Times (2016) (adjective) in the sense of cautious Definition cautious and careful not to take risks You should have been more circumspect in your dealings with him. Synonyms cautious Mr King clearly has a cautious approach to change. politic Many people found it politic to change their allegiance. guarded The boy gave him a guarded reply. careful One has to be extremely careful when dealing with these people. wary Keep a wary eye on children when they are playing near water. discriminating discreet He followed at a discreet distance. sage My parents were always on hand to offer sage advice. prudent He is taking a prudent and cautious approach. canny He was far too canny to risk giving himself away. attentive I wish you would be more attentive to detail. vigilant Police warned the public to be vigilant and report anything suspicious. watchful Children swam at the pool, under the watchful eye of the lifeguards. judicious The President authorizes the judicious use of military force. observant An observant doctor can detect symptoms from expression and posture. sagacious (formal) a wise and sagacious leader heedful Opposites daring , bold , rash , careless , foolhardy , imprudent , heedless , venturous Additional synonyms in the sense of attentive Definition paying close attention I wish you would be more attentive to detail. Synonyms intent, listening, concentrating, careful, alert, awake, mindful, watchful, observant, studious, on your toes, heedful, regardful in the sense of canny Definition shrewd or cautious He was far too canny to risk giving himself away. Synonyms shrewd, knowing, sharp, acute, careful, wise, clever, subtle, cautious, prudent, astute, on the ball (informal), artful, judicious, circumspect, perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal), worldly-wise in the sense of careful Definition cautious in attitude or action One has to be extremely careful when dealing with these people. Synonyms cautious, painstaking, scrupulous, fastidious, circumspect, punctilious (formal), chary, heedful, thoughtful, discreet Nearby words of circumspect circumference circumlocution circumscribe circumspect circumspection circumstance circumstantial Synonyms of 'circumspect' circumspect Explore 'circumspect' in the dictionary
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