CIRCUMSPECT


Meaning of CIRCUMSPECT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ sɜ:(r)kəmspekt ]

If you are circumspect , you are cautious in what you do and say and do not take risks. ( FORMAL )

The banks should have been more circumspect in their dealings...

= cautious, careful

≠ reckless

ADJ

• cir‧cum‧spect‧ly

I would suggest that for the time being you behave as circumspectly as possible in political matters.

= cautiously

≠ recklessly

ADV : ADV after v

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