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circumspect

adjective

cir·​cum·​spect ˈsər-kəm-ˌspekt How to pronounce circumspect (audio)
: careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
diplomacy required a circumspect response
They are circumspect in all their business dealings.
circumspection
ˌsər-kəm-ˈspek-shən How to pronounce circumspect (audio)
noun
circumspectly
ˈsər-kəm-ˌspek(t)-lē How to pronounce circumspect (audio)
adverb

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Circumspect, cautious, wary, and chary all imply looking before you leap, but each puts a unique spin on being careful in the face of risk or danger. Circumspect, which descends from Latin circum- ("around") and specere ("to look"), implies the surveying of all possible consequences before acting or deciding (as in "he is circumspect in business dealings"). Cautious suggests fear of danger and the exercise of forethought that it prompts (as in "a cautious driver"). Wary emphasizes suspiciousness and alertness in sensing danger and cunning in escaping it (as in "keep a wary eye on the competition"). Chary implies a cautious reluctance to give, act, or speak freely (as in "she is chary of signing papers without reading them first").

Synonyms

Choose the Right Synonym for circumspect

cautious, circumspect, wary, chary mean prudently watchful and discreet in the face of danger or risk.

cautious implies the exercise of forethought usually prompted by fear of danger.

a cautious driver

circumspect suggests less fear and stresses the surveying of all possible consequences before acting or deciding.

circumspect in his business dealings

wary emphasizes suspiciousness and alertness in watching for danger and cunning in escaping it.

keeps a wary eye on the competition

chary implies a cautious reluctance to give, act, or speak freely.

chary of signing papers without having read them first

Example Sentences

she has a reputation for being quiet and circumspect in investigating charges of child abuse
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French circonspect, from Latin circumspectus, from past participle of circumspicere to look around, be cautious, from circum- + specere to look — more at spy

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of circumspect was in the 15th century

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