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- [sur-kuh m-spekt]
- /ˈsɜr kəmˌspɛkt/
- /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sur-kuh m-spekt]
- /ˈsɜr kəmˌspɛkt/
Definitions of circumspect word
- adjective circumspect If you are circumspect, you are cautious in what you do and say and do not take risks. 3
- adjective circumspect cautious, prudent, or discreet 3
- adjective circumspect careful to consider all related circumstances before acting, judging, or deciding; cautious; careful 3
- adjective circumspect watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent: circumspect behavior. 1
- adjective circumspect well-considered: circumspect ambition. 1
- noun circumspect Wary and unwilling to take risks. 1
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Origin of circumspect
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin circumspectus (past participle of circumspicere to look around), equivalent to circum- circum- + spec(ere) to look + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Circumspect
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circumspect popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for circumspect
adj circumspect
- prudent — wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober.
- wary — watchful; being on one's guard against danger.
- scrupulous — having scruples, or moral or ethical standards; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled: scrupulous about defending human rights.
- meticulous — taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance.
- discriminating — to make or constitute a distinction in or between; differentiate: a mark that discriminates the original from the copy.
Antonyms for circumspect
adj circumspect
- incautious — not cautious; careless; reckless; heedless.
- unwise — not wise; foolish; imprudent; lacking in good sense or judgment: an unwise choice; an unwise man.
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- indiscreet — not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark.
- reckless — utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.
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