circumspect
Origin of circumspect
1Other words for circumspect
Opposites for circumspect
Other words from circumspect
- cir·cum·spect·ly, adverb
- cir·cum·spect·ness, noun
- non·cir·cum·spect, adjective
- non·cir·cum·spect·ness, noun
- o·ver·cir·cum·spect, adjective
- un·cir·cum·spect, adjective
- un·cir·cum·spect·ness, noun
Words Nearby circumspect
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How to use circumspect in a sentence
Some of the Americans joining ISIS are less than circumspect, especially online.
On whether he would pursue a similar case against Herman, Singer was more circumspect than his blistering letter of May 8.
Third Hollywood Power Player Files Motion to Dismiss Sex Abuse Lawsuit | Tim Teeman | May 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs for the other part of the war on poverty, Obama was more circumspect.
He remained circumspect and offered no details as I quickly departed.
Just last week, Barack Obama was sounding very circumspect about the whole business.
Sad and very rough experience of life had taught him to be uncommonly circumspect for his years.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands | R.M. BallantyneOf course the cook sought to counteract such tendencies, but he had to be very circumspect, for Sambo resented insults fiercely.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands | R.M. BallantyneBut Lillie aspired somewhat higher than Sunday-school concerts and such circumspect circles.
The Mysteries of Montreal | Charlotte FuhrerShe is always carefully circumspect, and so works out a patient revenge, though I believe I did her no wrong.
Sword and Gown | George A. LawrenceTherefore, my son, be very circumspect, and show this only to wise and discreet men.
Secret Societies And Subversive Movements | Nesta H. Webster
British Dictionary definitions for circumspect
/ (ˈsɜːkəmˌspɛkt) /
cautious, prudent, or discreet
Origin of circumspect
1Derived forms of circumspect
- circumspection, noun
- circumspective, adjective
- circumspectly, adverb
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