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Definition of circumspect
: careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent diplomacy required a circumspect response They are circumspect in all their business dealings.
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Examples of circumspect in a Sentence
she has a reputation for being quiet and circumspect in investigating charges of child abuse
Recent Examples of circumspect from the Web
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The Saudis picked a diplomatic row with Qatar, citing their Gulf neighbor’s cordial ties with Iran -- and got vocal support from Trump, even though others in his administration have been more circumspect.
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Nina Turner, the former Ohio state senator now being pushed by progressive groups there to run for governor next year, was less circumspect.
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While the Trump administration seeks a 15% corporate tax rate and House Republicans call for a 20% tax rate, down from the current 35%, Mr. Hatch remained circumspect.
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Other senior Kurdish officials, though, have in the past been more circumspect, arguing that the primary aim of a vote would be to ensure greater self-determination rather than outright independence.
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The former is afraid of nothing; being three decades older, the latter is more circumspect.
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Third District at-large Councilman Quinton Lucas agreed but was circumspect in his comments on how the city should proceed.
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Jim Risch and Mike Crapo and Rep. Mike Simpson, Labrador was circumspect in his appraisal and hinted at a major reworking when Congress gets to work on revisions.
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Later reports tended to be more circumspect about the firm’s importance.
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Origin and Etymology of circumspect
Middle English, from Medieval French or Latin; Medieval French circonspect, from Latin circumspectus, from past participle of circumspicere to look around, be cautious, from circum- + specere to look — more at spy
Synonym Discussion of circumspect
CIRCUMSPECT Defined for English Language Learners
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: thinking carefully about possible risks before doing or saying something
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