as in cautious
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
she has a reputation for being quiet and circumspect in investigating charges of child abuse
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as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
circumspection is always good when considering charging someone with cheating
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Recent Examples of circumspect
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
Washington was initially circumspect about Syria's new leaders, led by al-Sharaa, the former leader of an Islamist insurgent group that the U.S. still lists as a terrorist organization.
—The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2025
The European Union statement was slightly more circumspect.
—Stephen Castle, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Most of the researchers were more circumspect, but Richards—an infectiously cheerful clinical psychologist who is now in his eighties—was happy to entertain the possibility.
—Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Adjective
Roberts’ circumspect remarks come after Trump typically blew his stack against Judge Boasberg earlier on Tuesday on social media.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
Washington was initially circumspect about Syria's new leaders, led by al-Sharaa, the former leader of an Islamist insurgent group that the U.S. still lists as a terrorist organization.
—The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2025
The European Union statement was slightly more circumspect.
—Stephen Castle, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Most of the researchers were more circumspect, but Richards—an infectiously cheerful clinical psychologist who is now in his eighties—was happy to entertain the possibility.
—Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumspect
Adjective
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Unlike his predecessor Pope Francis, who often spoke off the cuff, Leo is more cautious and speaks from a prepared text.—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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Be extra cautious if recreating with sparks or flame.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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While the latest inflation and jobs market reports showed that any disruption caused by tariffs has so far been minor, the Fed is clearly being careful about what could happen in the coming weeks and months.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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However, be careful of blurring the distinction between professional and personal relationships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
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Still, some caution is warranted, especially for adolescent boys and young men, the one group with a consistently observed—albeit small—risk of myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, Makam says.—
Shreyas Teegala,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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But despite that backing, most Americans are wary of the consequences.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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But even those vendors that are likely to still be in the mix remain wary.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Waugh: Fundamentally, Newcastle want to significantly bolster Howe’s squad while maintaining financial prudence.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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The path forward will necessitate not only compassion but also prudence—and a firm grasp of the limits of what even a generous nation can achieve.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Pet the gentle animals, learn about their care, and shop for ultra-soft alpaca fleece products, like socks, gloves, and scarves.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Eliana, a 33 year-old nurse in the hospital’s plastic surgery department, was among the mothers who gave birth in the past week, entrusting her own colleagues with her care under fire.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
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“Circumspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumspect. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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