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English noun: circumspection

1. circumspection (cognition) knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress


SamplesThe servants showed great tact and discretion.


Synonymsdiscreetness, discretion, prudence


Broader (hypernym)discernment, judgement, judgment, sagaciousness, sagacity


Narrower (hyponym)confidentiality

2. circumspection (attribute) the trait of being circumspect and prudent


Synonymscaution


Broader (hypernym)discernment, discretion


Narrower (hyponym)chariness, precaution, wariness









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