circumspection
pronunciation
How to pronounce circumspection in British English:
UK [ˌsɜ:kəm'spekʃn]
How to pronounce circumspection in American English:
US [ˌsɚkəmˈspɛkʃən]
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- Noun:
- knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
- the trait of being circumspect and prudent
Word Origin
- circumspection (n.)
- late 14c., "careful observation of one's surroundings," from Old French circumspection (Modern French circonspection), from Latin circumspectionem (nominative circumspectio) "a looking around; foresight, caution," noun of action from past participle stem of circumspicere "to look around" (see circumspect).
Example
- 1. Such circumspection is the norm for public figures in china .
- 2. That less-developed markets are leading the global tightening cycle will naturally cause some circumspection .
- 3. If the events of this week encourage greater circumspection then this will have been a bout of market turmoil well worth enduring .
- 4. But when it 's recalled what other american leaders have got up to , going back to the founding fathers , circumspection is required .
- 5. Whether now is the time for some circumspection about " stripping " bonds and holding on to long-term treasury debt in general , largely depends on your view about the us economy and the prospects of sliding inflation ultimately flirting with deflation .