CIRCUMSPECT Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈsər-kəm-ˌspekt

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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noun

as in carefulness

a close attentiveness to avoiding danger circumspection is always good when considering charging someone with cheating

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Russia has seen just how effective such campaigns can be: disinformation and propaganda have contributed to decisions by leaders in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East to remain neutral or circumspect in the aftermath of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. —

Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2022 The Duffer Brothers are similarly circumspect when pressed about Sink’s participation in Season 5. —

Adam B. Vary, Variety, 8 Aug. 2024 But in our conversation, Hoyer was considerably more circumspect in his claims. —

John Timmer, Ars Technica, 22 July 2024 While most fugitive drug traffickers are circumspect when talking about their empires, Marset and his associates speak proudly of his ascent. —

Kevin Sieff, Washington Post, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for circumspect

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