circumspection English

Meaning circumspection meaning

What does circumspection mean?

circumspection

— noun the trait of being circumspect and prudent

— noun (= discretion) knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress the servants showed great tact and discretion

Synonyms circumspection synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as circumspection?

circumspection English » English

caution

care

prudence

discretion

wariness

discreetness

carefulness

deliberation

watchfulness

precaution

heed

deliberateness

chariness

wisdom

wakefulness

vigilance

thoughtfulness

studiousness

reservedness

reserve

regard

punctiliousness

providence

painstakingness

notice

note

neatness

mature reflection

intentness

great care

foresight

diligence

delicacy

considering all circumstances

attentive observation

attention

alertness

advertence

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  ability capacity circumspection cleverness competence cunning discernment discretion discrimination insight intelligence IQ judgment knowledge philosophy profundity prudence rationality reasoning sagacity sanity sense sensibility shrewdness smarts sophistication understanding wisdom wit