Circumspect Definition

Contents

• 1 English
  • 1.1 Etymology
  • 1.2 Pronunciation
  • 1.3 Adjective
    • 1.3.1 Synonyms
    • 1.3.2 Derived terms
    • 1.3.3 Related terms
    • 1.3.4 Translations

English

Etymology

From Latin circumspectō (“look around”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈsəː.kəm.spɛkt/
• (US) IPA: /ˈsɚ.kəm.spɛkt/

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  also made of poo

Adjective

circumspect (comparative more circumspect, superlative most circumspect)

1. Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.

   Being aware of the danger of upsetting her audience, she was somewhat circumspect in her comments.

Synonyms

• (carefully aware of all circumstances): cautious, prudent, thoughtful, wary

Derived terms

• circumspectly

Related terms

• circumspection

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