Circumspect

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈsəː.kÉ™m.spÉ›kt/
• US IPA: /ˈsÉš.kÉ™m.spÉ›kt/

Origin

From Latin circumspectō ("look around").

Full definition of circumspect

Adjective

1. Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.Being aware of the danger of upsetting her audience, she was somewhat circumspect in her comments.

Synonyms

• (carefully aware of all circumstances) cautious, chary, prudent, thoughtful, vigilant, wary

Derived terms

• circumspectly
• circumspective

Related terms

• circumspection