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circumspect - Dictionary definition and meaning for circumspect

CIRCUMSPECT

(adj.) heedful of potential consequences
"circumspect actions", "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use", "a discreet investor"
synonyms : discreet
Bob spoke for 15 minutes in a very circumspect fashion, and then answered a few questions in a very circumspect fashion. -added by BagomboSnuffbox

Mnemonics for circumspect

(Tag: ) 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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(Tag: ) when a circle inspector inspects u, the nu would become prudent and cautious in ur action and thought..
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(Tag: Eng) A clever person suspects around i.e circum+suspect=circumspect
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(Tag: ) 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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