HyperDic: circumspect

English > 1 sense of the word circumspect:
ADJECTIVEallcircumspect, discreetheedful of potential consequences
circumspect > pronunciation
Soundsser'kahmspeh.kt
Rhymesabject ... wrecked: 66 rhymes with ehkt...
English > circumspect: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaningheedful of potential consequences.
Examples
  • "circumspect actions"
  • "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"
Synonymdiscreet
BroaderprudentCareful and sensible
Spanishcauteloso, cauto, circunspecto, prudente
Catalancaut, cautelós, circumspecte, prudent
Adverbscircumspectlyin a cagey manner

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