circumspect

• Qualifie une personne prudente qui réfléchit à toutes les conséquences possibles avant d'agir, ou une attitude empreinte de réserve et de précaution.

Describes someone who is cautious and considers all possible consequences before acting.

1. Cautious and prudentC1formal

   Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances before acting.

   circonspect

   • The diplomat was circumspect in his response to the sensitive question.
   • Investors should be circumspect when entering volatile markets.
   • She remained circumspect about revealing her plans.

   Synonymescannycarefulcautiouscharydiscreetguardedjudiciousprudentvigilantwarywatchful

   Antonymescarelessfoolhardyheedlessimprudentincautiousrashreckless