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circumspect - Dictionary definition and meaning for word circumspect

Definition
(adj) heedful of potential consequences
Synonyms : discreet
Example Sentence
  • circumspect actions
  • physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use
  • a discreet investor
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for circumspect

circum(means circumstance)...spect(means to inspect)...so a kind of person who inspects circumstances before speaking, and such people are generally considered as prudent.
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by preetisoni2411
when a circle inspector inspects u, the nu would become prudent and cautious in ur action and thought..
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by sriharisharma
Circum(circular i.e 360 degrees)+spec(spectacles)....when you watch things or circumstances from all angle, it means that you are wary and unwilling to take risks....
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by nileshdive
circums - sounds like circumference of circle...go round...means who is cautious he ll not take shortcuts...he will go circuspect
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by srnayak17
Circumspect also means wary or cautious...circum(circumstance)+spect(spectacles)....when you see a circumstance with your spectacles, you are cautious....
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by nileshdive
One who is cautious will SUSPECT trouble and go around it: CIRCUM SUSPECT.
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by Jackery
A clever person suspects around i.e circum+suspect=circumspect
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by sanjeev

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