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- [sur-kuh m-spek-shuh n]
- /ˌsɜr kəmˈspɛk ʃən/
- /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sur-kuh m-spek-shuh n]
- /ˌsɜr kəmˈspɛk ʃən/
Definitions of circumspection word
- uncountable noun circumspection Circumspection is cautious behaviour and a refusal to take risks. 3
- noun circumspection circumspect observation or action; caution; prudence: He approached with circumspection. 1
- noun circumspection The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence. 1
- noun circumspection caution, care 1
- noun circumspection Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent. 0
- noun circumspection Caution; watchfulness; vigilance. 0
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Origin of circumspection
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin circumspectiōn- (stem of circumspectiō), equivalent to circumspect(us) circumspect + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Circumspection
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
circumspection popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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 circumspection
noun circumspection
- foresightedness — care or provision for the future; provident care; prudence.
- prudence — a female given name.
- forethought — thoughtful provision beforehand; provident care; prudence.
- foresight — care or provision for the future; provident care; prudence.
- discretion — the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment; freedom of judgment or choice: It is entirely within my discretion whether I will go or stay.
Antonyms for circumspection
noun circumspection
- carelessness — not paying enough attention to what one does: a careless typist.
- hindsight — recognition of the realities, possibilities, or requirements of a situation, event, decision etc., after its occurrence.
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- thoughtlessness — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
- indiscretion — lack of discretion; imprudence.
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