circumspection

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

prudence caution discretion deliberation wariness discreetness watchfulness providence attention care concern regard consideration judgment discrimination
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Antonyms

belief communication confidence conversation brightness conviction
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Hypernyms

judgment discretion discernment sagacity judgement sagaciousness

Hyponyms

precaution wariness chariness confidentiality

Examples

the servants showed great tact and discretion Source: Internet

They both did not consider the fact that the relatively few prosecutions between 1947 and 1986, under the previously existing laws, resulted from judicial circumspection as well as the safeguards inherent in Section 295-A. Source: Internet

We would hope for a bit more circumspection from a brand new senior administrator before lining up in favor of a policy of this sort. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

circumspatial circumspect circumspect person circumspectious circumspective circumspectly