circumspection

[US]/ˌsə:kəm'spekʃən/
[UK]/ˌsɚkəmˈspɛkʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. caution, careful consideration.

Phrases & Collocations

exercise circumspection

approach with circumspection

circumspection is advised

Example Sentences

approach a situation with circumspection

exercise circumspection when dealing with strangers

act with circumspection in sensitive matters

show circumspection in making important decisions

speak with circumspection when discussing confidential information

approach the issue with circumspection

use circumspection in sharing personal details

exercise circumspection in financial matters

demonstrate circumspection when dealing with delicate situations

approach the project with circumspection to avoid mistakes

Real-world Examples

Still, you might have expected a bit more circumspection from M.B.S., at least right now.

Source: New York Times

The proposal is ambitious. But circumspection will only make the problems posed by the pandemic harder to fix.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

He is bound by civic responsibility to practice the art of circumspection, which is entirely the opposite.

Source: True Blood Season 4

He disposed of its contents with much circumspection, holding it for a long time close to his chin, with his face turned to the house.

Source: A portrait of a lady (1)

Humanity may in this case require that the freedom of trade should be restored only by slow gradations, and with a good deal of reserve and circumspection.

Source: The Wealth of Nations (Part Three)

She is careful not to appear to choose sides in our culture wars, and that circumspection creates a space for us to project, ardently, our own politics onto her choices.

Source: New York Times

'And this, ' said she, 'is the end of all his friend's anxious circumspection! of all his sister's falsehood and contrivance! The happiest, wisest, most reasonable end! '

Source: Pride and Prejudice - English Audio Version (Read by Emilia Fox)

If the enemy's troops march up angrily and remain facing ours for a long time without either joining battle or taking themselves off again, the situation is one that demands great vigilance and circumspection.

Source: The Art of War

I walked with the utmost circumspection, to avoid treading on any stragglers who might remain in the streets, although the orders were very strict, that all people should keep in their houses, at their own peril.

Source: Gulliver's Travels (Original Version)

If Jo had not been otherwise engaged, Laurie's behavior would have amused her, for a faint twinge, not of jealousy, but something like suspicion, caused that gentleman to stand aloof at first, and observe the newcomer with brotherly circumspection.

Source: Little Women (Bilingual Edition)

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