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    circumspection
    /ˌsəːkəmˈspɛkʃn/

    noun

    • 1. the quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence: "circumspection is required in the day-to-day exercise of administrative powers"

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  3. Circumspection is the quality of being careful not to take risks or to do something wrong. Learn how to use this formal word in sentences and see synonyms and related words.

  4. : careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent. diplomacy required a circumspect response. They are circumspect in all their business dealings. circumspection. ˌsər-kəm-ˈspek-shən. noun. circumspectly. ˈsər-kəm-ˌspek (t)-lē. adverb. Did you know?

  5. Circumspect means careful not to take risks or to say something that could cause trouble. Learn how to use this formal adjective with synonyms, antonyms and translations.

  6. Circumspection is cautious behaviour and a refusal to take risks. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, collocations and sentences of this formal word from Collins English Dictionary.

  7. Definition of circumspection noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. Circumspect means watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent. Learn the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of this adjective with example sentences from various sources.

  9. Circumspection definition: circumspect observation or action; caution; prudence. See examples of CIRCUMSPECTION used in a sentence.

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