circumspect
Meaning: Wary and unwilling to take risks; carefully considering all circumstances and potential consequences.
Circumspect implies a careful, watchful approach that considers all angles before acting or speaking. It is more formal and literary than 'cautious' and suggests a deliberate, considered wariness rather than timidity. It is common in diplomatic and political contexts. It collocates with 'approach,' 'manner,' 'about,' 'response,' and 'in.'
Examples
- The minister was circumspect in her comments, careful not to commit to any specific policy position. 这位部长在发言中非常谨慎,小心翼翼地避免承诺任何具体的政策立场。La ministra se mostró circunspecta en sus comentarios, cuidando de no comprometerse con ninguna postura política concreta.大臣はコメントにおいて慎重で、特定の政策的立場にコミットしないよう注意を払いました。장관은 발언에 있어 신중했으며, 특정 정책 입장에 대한 약속을 피하도록 주의했다.
- Given the legal sensitivities involved, the company adopted a circumspect approach to the media enquiry. 鉴于涉及的法律敏感性,该公司对媒体的询问采取了审慎的态度。Dadas las sensibilidades legales implicadas, la empresa adoptó un enfoque circunspecto ante la consulta de los medios.関わる法的な微妙さを考慮し、会社はメディアの取材に対して慎重なアプローチを取りました。관련된 법적 민감성을 고려하여, 회사는 언론 취재에 대해 신중한 접근 방식을 취했다.
- He became increasingly circumspect about sharing information after the data breach. 数据泄露事件后,他对分享信息变得越来越慎重。Se volvió cada vez más circunspecto a la hora de compartir información tras la filtración de datos.データ漏洩の後、彼は情報共有についてますます慎重になりました。데이터 유출 사건 이후 그는 정보 공유에 대해 갈수록 신중해졌다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin circumspectus (cautious), past participle of circumspicere (to look around), from circum- (around) and specere (to look). The vivid image of looking all around before acting captures the word's meaning perfectly.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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