circumspection

noun

Definition of circumspectionnext
as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger circumspection is always good when considering charging someone with cheating

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  1. caution
  2. prudence
  3. care
Noun
  • Western leaders have greeted the overthrow of the Assad dynasty by rebel forces with caution, fearing a power vacuum and more instability in the region.
    Sophie Kiderlin,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Fully horizontal meant that oncoming traffic should stop; when the arms were lowered to a 30-degree tilt, traffic could proceed with caution.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of caution
Noun
  • But can companies go further—and take sustainability and financial prudence to the next level?
    Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • And yet many outside observers saw in Iran’s attack a degree of prudence.
    Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2024
Definition of prudence
Noun
  • The care that is evident in each corner is overwhelming.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Players from both teams gathered together – some were seen praying – as DuBose received on-field care.
    Wayne Sterling, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of care
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