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circumspective

[ sur-kuhm-spek-tiv ]

adjective

  1. given to or marked by circumspection; watchful; cautious:

    His behavior was circumspective.



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Other Words From

  • circum·spective·ly adverb
  • uncir·cum·spective adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of circumspective1

First recorded in 1625–35; circumspect + -ive
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Example Sentences

We have studied them somewhat in the circumspective way, and will devote a few pages to our theory about them.

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