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circumspection
Synonyms and Antonyms of circumspection
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger circumspection is always good when considering charging someone with cheating Synonyms alertness, care, carefulness, cautiousness, chariness, caution, gingerliness, guardedness, heedfulness, prudence, warinessRelated Words attentiveness, observance, vigilance, watchfulness; foresight, foresightedness, providence; calculation, canniness, deliberateness, deliberation, shrewdnessNear Antonyms abruptness, hastiness, impetuousness, precipitousness, rashness, suddenness; inconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessnessAntonyms brashness, carelessness, heedlessness, incaution, incautiousness, recklessness, unwariness
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