circumspection
English Thesaurus
1. the trait of being circumspect and prudent (noun.attribute)
| hypernym | : | discernment, discretion, |
| definition | : | the trait of judging wisely and objectively (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | precaution, |
| definition | : | the trait of practicing caution in advance (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | chariness, wariness, |
| definition | : | the trait of being cautious and watchful (noun.attribute) |
2. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress (noun.cognition)
| hyponym | : | confidentiality, |
| definition | : | discretion in keeping secret information (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | prudent, |
| definition | : | careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | prudent, |
| definition | : | careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment (adj.all) |
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