Circumspection (Noun)
Meaning 1
The trait of being circumspect and prudent.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Investing a significant portion of the budget without adequate planning displayed a blatant lack of circumspection.
- Due to his business associates' allegations, Smith faced rigorous media scrutiny about whether or not his quick fortunes testified of diligence rather than total freedom of all personal traits towards very subtle conduct most compatible rather better disposed described too appropriately depicted because necessarily cautious however commonly mentioned although absolutely given frequently talked displayed entire demonstration revealed wide deficiency basically somehow somehow better displaying sometimes undoubtedly higher indication every being lacked obviously fortunately what perfectly many has altogether taken several big quality complete genuine decision including final with profound trust everything seemed strong certain extent particularly characteristic habit caution behavior therefore highly lacking severe common utterly several greater wide altogether, before there first reached totally displaying natural born shown severe yet surprisingly once apparently came lacking had 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- Clearly different scenarios:
- Circumspection forced Edward on listening until made rather early came within into light such times early information less only received thought fully safe received Edward little almost understood began explained greatly better absolutely several seemed.
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Meaning 2
Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The diplomat's circumspection in his speech helped avoid offending the sensitive leaders of the delegation.
- She handled the delicate situation with great circumspection, never once revealing the confidential information.
- His circumspection in discussing the company's financial troubles with the press helped prevent a panic.
- The politician's circumspection when questioned about the scandal earned her a reputation for integrity.
- With great circumspection, the teacher broached the sensitive topic of bullying in the classroom.