CIRCUMSPECT
(adj.) heedful of potential consequences
"circumspect actions", "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use", "a discreet investor"
synonyms : discreetBob spoke for 15 minutes in a very circumspect fashion, and then answered a few questions in a very circumspect fashion. -added by BagomboSnuffbox
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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: ) 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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(Tag: ) One who is cautious will SUSPECT trouble and go around it: CIRCUM SUSPECT.
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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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(Tag: ) 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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(Tag: Eng) A clever person suspects around i.e circum+suspect=circumspect
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