circumspection
circumspection — noun
1. the practice of thinking ahead about possible problems or dangers before you act
the practice of thinking ahead about possible problems or dangers before you act, so that you can avoid making a risky choice
Takeshi showed great circumspection when investing his savings in the stock market.
circumspection + when + gerund clause
Any plan involving public safety demands extreme circumspection from government officials.
subject + demands + circumspection + from + agent
Nora was praised for her circumspection before signing the new contract.
The rescue team's circumspection prevented them from entering an unstable building.
Erik handled the delicate negotiation with unusual circumspection for someone so young.
- caution
more common and less formal than circumspection; used across everyday and professional contexts
- prudence
very close in meaning; emphasises wisdom and good judgment in financial or long-term decisions
- wariness
focuses on distrust or suspicion of a specific danger rather than general carefulness
- discretion
emphasises carefulness in what one says or reveals, rather than avoiding physical or financial risk
- recklessness
acting without concern for danger or consequences — the direct opposite of circumspection
- carelessness
failing to pay enough attention to avoid mistakes or risks
文法句型
circumspection + noun phrase
verb + circumspection
with + circumspection
用法筆記
Uncountable noun — never used in plural form. Most commonly appears after verbs such as exercise, show, demonstrate, require, or demand, and in the prepositional phrases with circumspection and by circumspection. Frequent in legal, diplomatic, and financial writing.