circumspect
adjectiveHow many syllables in circumspect?
There are 3 syllables in the word circumspect.Divide circumspect into syllables:
cir · cum · spect
How to pronounce circumspect:
Definition of circumspect:
- circumspect (adjective):
- heedful of potential consequences.
- cautious and careful not to take risks
- careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences prudent
Synonyms for circumspect:
alert
attentive
canny
careful
cautious
chary
conservative
considerate
discreet
discriminating
gingerly
guarded
heedful
judicious
observant
politic
prudent
safe
sagacious
sage
thoughtful
vigilant
wary
watchful
Antonyms for circumspect:
absent
absent-minded
absentminded
abstracted
adventuresome
adventurous
aggressive
ambitious
apathetic
asleep
audacious
awkward
badly thought out
bold
brash
bumbling
callous
carefree
careless
casual
cavalier
certain
clueless
complacent
crackbrained
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