circumspect

Meaning

Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.

Synonyms

cautious

careful

wary

discreet

vigilant

chary

circumspective

prudent

attentive

guarded

watchful

considerate

mature

measured

neat

observant

observe

on the alert

oversee

painstaking

precautionary

prophylactic

prudence

punctilious

reserved

scrupulous

studious

thorough

thoughtful

watch

⌚

having foresight

well-considered

precautional

hoful

carefulness

cautions

clear-sighted

complement

completeness

deliberate

discretion

far-seeing

heedful

inspect

look

Translations

circonspect

prudente

cauto

vorsichtig

circunspecto

cuidadoso

cauteloso

prudente

umsichtig

prudent

caut

cautus

cautelós

prudente

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/

Etymology

From Latin circumspectō (“look around”).