CIRCUMSPECTION Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word circumspection. (close relations)
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| caution | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger • a warning against certain acts • judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger • the trait of being circumspect and prudent verb • warn strongly; put on guard | ||||||
| discreetness | nounn | |||||
noun • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress • subtly skillful handling of a situation | ||||||
| prudence | nounn | |||||
noun • discretion in practical affairs • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress | ||||||
| carefulness | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger • the quality of being careful and painstaking | ||||||
| foresight | nounn | |||||
noun • providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future • seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing | ||||||
| judiciousness | nounn | |||||
noun • good judgment • the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating | ||||||
| thoughtfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • kind and considerate regard for others • the trait of thinking carefully before acting • a considerate and thoughtful act | ||||||
| vigilance | nounn | |||||
noun • the process of paying close and continuous attention • vigilant attentiveness | ||||||
| wariness | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of being cautious and watchful | ||||||
| discretion | nounn | |||||
noun • freedom to act or judge on one's own • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress • refined taste; tact • the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies • the trait of judging wisely and objectively | ||||||
