Definition of Circumspection

1. Noun. Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress. "The servants showed great tact and discretion"

Exact synonyms: Discreetness, Discretion, Prudence
Generic synonyms: Discernment, Judgement, Judgment, Sagaciousness, Sagacity
Specialized synonyms: Confidentiality
Derivative terms: Discreet, Prudent

2. Noun. The trait of being circumspect and prudent.
Exact synonyms: Caution
Specialized synonyms: Precaution, Chariness, Wariness
Generic synonyms: Discernment, Discretion

Definition of Circumspection

1. n. Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; caution; watchfulness.

Definition of Circumspection

1. Noun. Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; caution; watchfulness; vigilance. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Circumspection

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Circumspection

circumscribers
circumscribes
circumscribing
circumscript
circumscriptible
circumscription
circumscriptions
circumscriptive
circumscriptively
circumscriptly
circumscriptus
circumsecondary
circumsolar
circumspatial
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circumspection
circumspections
circumspective
circumspectively
circumspectly
circumspectness
circumsporozoite
circumstance
circumstanced
circumstances
circumstancing
circumstantial
circumstantial evidence
circumstantialities
circumstantiality

Literary usage of Circumspection

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Text-book of Psychiatry: A Psychological Study of Insanity for Practitioners by Emanuel Mendel (1907)
"The insane are often distinguished by the want of circumspection, ... Sometimes the appearance of circumspection in the insane is intermittent, transitory, ..."

2. The Complete Works of Gustave Flaubert: Embracing Romances, Travels by Gustave Flaubert, Ferdinand Brunetière (1904)
"Thereupon, they repaired to a café; and they even, in order to do things with more circumspection, referred to Cisy as H, and Frederick as K. Then they ..."

3. The Life of John Jay: With Selections from His Correspondence and by William Jay (1833)
"From the silence and circumspection of Lord Grenville, I apprehend that the cabinet has not as yet ultimately concluded ..."

4. The Revolutionary Diplomatic Correspondence of the United States by United States Dept. of State, Francis Wharton, John Bassett Moore (1889)
"This circumstance renders much circumspection necessary. I am, with great regard and esteem, dear sir, &c., Dana to Livingston. ..."

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