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Word of the Day Tuesday, December 1, 2026

circumspect

/ˈsɜːrkəmspekt/ adjective · British & US
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What does circumspect mean?

adjective

Having or showing a careful and thorough consideration of all aspects of a situation before making a decision or taking action. Carefully observant and cautious.

Example

"She approached the problem with a circumspect attitude, weighing all the pros and cons before making a decision."

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