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circumspection::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | caution |
| Type of | discretion, discernment |
| Has types | wariness, precaution, chariness |
circumspection::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | discreetness, discretion, prudence |
| Type of | judgement, sagacity, discernment, sagaciousness, judgment |
| Has types | confidentiality |
Examples of circumspection
circumspection
And when it comes to his education, I know that some circumspection is in order.
From the stltoday.com
You'd think people would demand more circumspection in their financial journalism.
From the economist.com
His circumspection might be mistaken for weakness, but Colombians know better.
From the newsweek.com
But make any such alterations to your routine gradually, with circumspection.
From the well.blogs.nytimes.com
Ali continues to bat with admirable circumspection, and it is another maiden.
From the guardian.co.uk
More often, dining with local partners and sources, I traded circumspection for gusto.
From the forbes.com
Both sons admired theirfathers'principled stands but prefer circumspection.
From the newsweek.com
Fears abound that the process may not be handled with much circumspection.
From the economist.com
Civil libertarians fear the era of surveillance and circumspection could become permanent.
From the smh.com.au
- Discretion: knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
- The trait of being circumspect and prudent
- (circumspect) heedful of potential consequences; "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor"
- Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; caution; watchfulness; vigilance
- (circumspect) Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent
- (CIRCUMSPECT) [Ex.23:13] - cautious, prudent; watchful on all sides; examining carefully all the circumstances that may affect a determination; or a measure to be adopted.
- (Circumspect) cautious; taking everything into account
- The sight of dealings, that is, the form of intelligence that guides our pretheoretical, prereflective, and mostly precognitive coping with paraphernalia and tasks.
