What does circumspection mean?
Definitions for circumspection
ˌsɜr kəmˈspɛk ʃəncir·cum·spec·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
discretion, discreetness, circumspection, prudencenoun
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
"the servants showed great tact and discretion"
circumspection, cautionnoun
the trait of being circumspect and prudent
Wiktionary
circumspectionnoun
Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; caution; watchfulness; vigilance.
Etymology: From circumspectio
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Circumspectionnoun
Watchfulness on every side; cautious; general attention.
Etymology: from circumspect.
Observe the sudden growth of wickedness, from want of care and circumspection in the first impressions. Edward Hyde.
So saying, his proud step he scornful turn’d,
But with sly circumspection. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. iv.
ChatGPT
circumspection
Circumspection refers to the quality of being wary and cautious, especially in making decisions or taking actions. It involves careful consideration of all circumstances and potential consequences.
Webster Dictionary
Circumspectionnoun
attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; caution; watchfulness
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of circumspection in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of circumspection in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of circumspection in a Sentence
Circumspection in calamity; mercy in greatness; good speeches in assemblies; fortitude in adversity: these are the self-attained perfections of great souls.
Our involuntary manslaughter statute covers unintentional killings, unintentional that means they didn’t mean to do it. They didn’t have the intent to kill. But it happened anyway, and it happened because of more than mere negligence… They didn’t exercise due caution or circumspection and that’s what happened here.
Do nothing rashly; want of circumspection is the chief cause of failure and disaster. Fortune, wise lover of the wise, selects him for her lord who ere he acts reflects.
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