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circumspect Definition

cir·cum·spect (sʉr′kəm spekt′)

adjective

careful to consider all related circumstances before acting, judging, or deciding; cautious; careful

Etymology: ME < L circumspectus, pp. of circumspicere, to look about: see circum- & spy

circumspect Related Forms
cir′·cum·spec′·tion noun cir′·cum·spect′ly adverb
circumspect Synonyms

circumspect

modif.

cautious, careful, guarded, prudent; see careful. See syn. study at careful.

circumspect Usage Examples

Preposition: in

  • future: I hope the media will be more circumspect in future about taking Chelsea at their word.

Modifies a noun

  • approach: To the west was a parallel chalky path which took a more circumspect approach to the ridge which now loomed above him.
  • manner: So why was our raid described in such a circumspect manner.
  • start: Bob Newton and Mike Jervis opened and made a circumspect start.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: Of course, in this situation, you need to be very circumspect about claiming interactions.
  • so: Could there be a better illustration of why real scientists are so circumspect about such claims?
  • equally: He is equally circumspect on the issue of whether outside promoters will manage these tours.
  • especially: We will be especially circumspect about ditching a known quantity.
  • extremely: Singer's casting of Spacey was in any case extremely circumspect given that he plays nemesis to an unknown, unproven actor.
  • also: The DTI was also circumspect about the committee's calls for more data sharing between lenders.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: Most of Belle and Sebastian like a late night drink but i will remain circumspect on any of that.
  • become: But really, they became more circumspect, and that's what the X-Men are.