circumspection

Noun
Synonyms: discretiondiscreetnessprudencecaution

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress“the servants showed great tact and discretion”Synonyms: discretiondiscreetnessprudence
  2. the trait of being circumspect and prudentSynonyms: caution
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Circumspection \Cir`cum*spec"tion\, n. [L. circumspectio.] Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; caution; watchfulness. [1913 Webster]

With silent circumspection, unespied. --Milton.

Syn: Caution; prudence; watchfulness; deliberation; thoughtfulness; wariness; forecast. [1913 Webster]

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