NOUN | cognition | circumspection, discretion, discreetness, prudence | knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress |
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attribute | circumspection, caution | the trait of being circumspect and prudent |
Sounds | ser.kahmspeh'kshahn | |
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Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... |
Meaning | knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress. | |
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Synonyms | discretion, discreetness, prudence | |
Narrower | confidentiality | discretion in keeping secret information |
Broader | sagacity, sagaciousness, judgment, judgement, discernment | The mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations |
Spanish | circunspección, discreción, prudencia | |
Catalan | prudència |
Meaning | The trait of being circumspect and prudent. | |
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Synonym | caution | |
Narrower | precaution | The trait of practicing caution in advance |
wariness, chariness | The trait of being cautious and watchful | |
Broader | discretion, discernment | The trait of judging wisely and objectively |
Spanish | cautela, circunspección, prudencia | |
Catalan | cautela, circumspecció, moderació, prudència |
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