Circumspect

Pronunciation: /ˈsərkəmˌspekt/

Definitions of circumspect

adjective careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences

Example Sentences

A1 She was circumspect when crossing the busy street.

A2 The children were circumspect around the unfamiliar dog.

B1 The detective approached the suspect in a circumspect manner.

B2 It is important to be circumspect when sharing personal information online.

C1 The politician was circumspect in his responses to the media's questions.

C2 The CEO's circumspect decision-making led to the company's success.

Examples of circumspect in a Sentence

formal It is important to be circumspect when making decisions that could impact the company.

informal I always try to be circumspect when choosing which restaurant to eat at.

slang Dude, you gotta be circumspect about who you trust with your secrets.

figurative She approached the situation with a circumspect attitude, carefully considering all possible outcomes.

Grammatical Forms of circumspect

• past tense: circumspected
• plural: circumspects
• comparative: more circumspect
• superlative: most circumspect
• present tense: circumspect
• future tense: will circumspect
• perfect tense: have circumspected
• continuous tense: is circumspecting
• singular: circumspect
• positive degree: circumspect
• infinitive: to circumspect
• gerund: circumspecting
• participle: circumspecting

Origin and Evolution of circumspect

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'circumspect' originated from the Latin word 'circumspectus', which is derived from the verb 'circumspicere' meaning 'to look around'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'circumspect' has evolved from its literal meaning of 'looking around' to signify being cautious, prudent, and attentive to potential risks or consequences.