circumspect

adjective
UK: /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/
US: /ˈsɝː.kəm.spekt/

  1. Careful not to take risks.

    1. Be circumspect when you cross the road, look left and right.
    2. As a journalist, I try to be circumspect about revealing my sources in sensitive articles.

  2. Thinking carefully about possible risks before doing or saying something.

    1. She is always circumspect in her business dealings to avoid mistakes.
    2. Given the delicate nature of the negotiations, all parties involved are adopting a circumspect approach.

Synonyms

wary vigilant prudent careful cautious

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "circumspect" in English means: Careful not to take risks., Thinking carefully about possible risks before doing or saying something..

The phonetic transcription of "circumspect" is /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/ in British English and /ˈsɝː.kəm.spekt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "circumspect": wary, vigilant, prudent, careful, cautious.

Example usage of "circumspect": "Be circumspect when you cross the road, look left and right.". More examples on the page.