Word meaning
circumspect
adjective · SUR-kum-spekt
What does circumspect mean?
Circumspect means wary and unwilling to take risks; cautious.
Circumspect in a sentence
“Be circumspect about what you post online.”
Synonyms for circumspect
- cautious
- careful
- prudent
Where does circumspect come from?
From Latin circum, "around," and specere, "to look."
How to remember circumspect
- Say it out loud a few times: SUR-kum-spekt.
- Write one sentence of your own using circumspect, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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