Associations to the word «Circumspection»
Noun
- Prudence
- Caution
- Vigilance
- Foresight
- Heed
- Moderation
- Modesty
- Secrecy
- Abbe
- Bold
- Tyranny
- Eagerness
- Precaution
- Rumour
- Jealousy
- Greatest
- Intercourse
- Suspicion
- Conduct
- Necessity
- Behaviour
- Virtue
- Care
- Regard
- Wanting
- Enemy
- Passion
- Fear
- Habit
- Consequence
- But
- Circumstance
- Preparation
- Fail
- Conversation
- Quality
- Anxiety
- Consideration
- Dealing
- Reflection
- Danger
- Walk
- Exercise
- Proceeding
- Measure
- Matter
- Attention
- Manner
- Majesty
- Degree
- Confidence
- Situation
- Courage
- Gentleman
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
CIRCUMSPECTION, noun. Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent.
CIRCUMSPECTION, noun. Caution; watchfulness; vigilance.
Dictionary definition
CIRCUMSPECTION, noun. Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion".
CIRCUMSPECTION, noun. The trait of being circumspect and prudent.
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.