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Synonyms of circumspect

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Another word for circumspect is cautious. Other synonyms of circumspect are wary, prudent, vigilant and chary.

Synonyms and similar words for circumspect

adjectiveCarefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.

  • cautiousUsing or exercising caution; careful; tentative.
  • charyCareful, cautious, shy, wary.
  • prudentSagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.
  • thoughtful
  • vigilantWatchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary.
  • waryCautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent.

Meaning of circumspect

  1. adjective Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.

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Questions about synonyms of circumspect

What is another word for circumspect?
Circumspect has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cautious, wary, prudent, vigilant and chary.
What does circumspect mean?
Circumspect means carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.

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