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circumspection

 

[ ˌsɜːr.kəmˈspɛk.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in decision making

The quality of being cautious and taking everything into consideration before making a decision.

Synonyms

carefulness, caution, prudence

Examples of usage

  • He always approached important decisions with circumspection.
  • Her circumspection prevented her from making hasty choices.
Context #2 | Noun

in behavior

The act of thinking carefully about possible risks and consequences before acting.

Synonyms

deliberation, forethought, wariness

Examples of usage

  • His circumspection in handling delicate situations earned him respect.
  • The CEO's circumspection in negotiations led to a successful deal.

Translations

Translations of the word "circumspection" in other languages:

🇵🇹 circunspecção

🇮🇳 सावधानी

🇩🇪 Umsicht

🇮🇩 kehati-hatian

🇺🇦 обережність

🇵🇱 ostrożność

🇯🇵 慎重

🇫🇷 circonspection

🇪🇸 circunspección

🇹🇷 ihtiyat

🇰🇷 신중함

🇸🇦 تحفظ

🇨🇿 obezřetnost

🇸🇰 obozretnosť

🇨🇳 谨慎

🇸🇮 previdnost

🇮🇸 varúð

🇰🇿 сақтық

🇬🇪 ფრთხილობა

🇦🇿 ehtiyat

🇲🇽 circunspección

Etymology

The word 'circumspection' originated from the Latin word 'circumspectio', which means 'looking around'. It entered the English language in the early 15th century. The concept of circumspection has been valued throughout history as a quality that leads to careful consideration and wise decision-making. It is often associated with prudence and thoughtfulness in various aspects of life.

See also: circumspectly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,768, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.