circumspect — careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences; prudent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences; prudent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɜːrkəmspekt/
Korean meaning: 신중한, 조심스러운, 주의깊은
Korean pronunciation: **써**컴스펙트
Example Sentences
- The circumspect cat checked under the bed three times before deciding it was safe from the vacuum cleaner.
- A circumspect investor always researches market trends before making any financial decisions.
- He was so circumspect about choosing a restaurant that they ended up eating cereal for dinner.
circumspect
ADJECTIVE//ˈsɜːrkəmspekt//
careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences; prudent
Carefully considering all circumstances
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Be circumspect when you suspect, but always show respect
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From Latin 'circumspectus', the past participle of 'circumspicere', meaning 'to look around'. It combines the prefix 'circum-' (around) with 'specere' (to look or observe).
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“The circumspect cat checked under the bed three times before deciding it was safe from the vacuum cleaner.”
“A circumspect investor always researches market trends before making any financial decisions.”
“He was so circumspect about choosing a restaurant that they ended up eating cereal for dinner.”
“The diplomat's circumspect response avoided any potential international incidents.”
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