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
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.