CIRCUMSPECTION

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

The trait of being circumspect and prudent

Synonyms:

caution; circumspection

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Hypernyms ("circumspection" is a kind of...):

discernment; discretion (the trait of judging wisely and objectively)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "circumspection"):

precaution (the trait of practicing caution in advance)

chariness; wariness (the trait of being cautious and watchful)

Meaning:

Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

Example:

the servants showed great tact and discretion

Synonyms:

circumspection; discreetness; discretion; prudence

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("circumspection" is a kind of...):

discernment; judgement; judgment; sagaciousness; sagacity (the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "circumspection"):

confidentiality (discretion in keeping secret information)