Circumspect: meaning, definitions and examples
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circumspect
[ หsษหkษmหspekt ]
in decision-making
Wary and unwilling to take risks; cautious.
Synonyms
careful, cautious, guarded, prudent, vigilant
Examples of usage
- She is known for being circumspect in her investments.
- It's important to be circumspect when dealing with strangers.
in behavior
Careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences; prudent.
Synonyms
careful, deliberate, judicious, thoughtful, wary
Examples of usage
- He always behaves in a circumspect manner, weighing his options carefully.
- The circumspect approach of the team led to a successful outcome.
Translations
Translations of the word "circumspect" in other languages:
๐ต๐น circunspecto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคตเคงเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช umsichtig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berhati-hati
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑะฐัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ostroลผny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ ้ใช
๐ซ๐ท circonspect
๐ช๐ธ circunspecto
๐น๐ท dikkatli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์คํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุฐุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ obezลetnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ obozretnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฐจๆ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ previden
๐ฎ๐ธ varfรฆrinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แคแ แแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ehtiyatlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ circunspecto
Etymology
The word 'circumspect' has Latin origins, coming from the Latin word 'circumspectus', which means 'to look around'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The term emphasizes the importance of being watchful and considering all aspects before making decisions or taking actions.