circumspect

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/
• (GA) IPA: /ˈsɝ.kəm.spɛkt/

Adjective

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, chary, prudent, thoughtful, vigilant, wary

Related terms

• circumspection

Translations

• French: circonspect
• German: vorsichtig, umsichtig
• Italian: cauto, prudente
• Portuguese: prudente, cuidadoso, cauteloso, circunspecto, circunspeto
• Russian: осмотрительный
• Spanish: circunspecto

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