circumspection

[ sur-kuhm-spek-shuhn ]

noun

1. circumspect observation or action; caution; prudence:

   He approached with circumspection.

Other Words From

• over·circum·spection noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of circumspection¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin circumspectiōn- (stem of circumspectiō ), equivalent to circumspect ( us ) circumspect + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

“We are anchored to these values as we usher in a new era for our game shows with tenacity and circumspection.”

From Los Angeles Times

While Furiosa is hiding in plain sight in the Citadel, her circumspection protects her, but it also accentuates her existential plight.

From New York Times

While Furiosa is hiding in plain sight in the Citadel, her circumspection protects her, but it also accentuates her existential plight.

From New York Times

His perpetual railing at perceived enemies and claims of martyrdom have had a perverse effect on DOJ: Garland’s painstaking effort not to appear political has in fact created its own form of politicization, expressed in excessive circumspection and careful weighing of each legal move for its political implications.

From Salon

A second alternative for prosecutors is to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Baldwin caused Hutchins’ death without due caution or “circumspection,” also defined as “an act committed with total disregard or indifference for the safety of others.”

From Seattle Times