circumspection

How to use circumspection in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for circumspection.

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Editorial note

It's not "tin foil hat", it is circumspection based on public reports about what the NSA, etc., does.

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Quick take

knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of circumspection gathered in one view.

noun

knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"

noun

the trait of being circumspect and prudent

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for circumspection.

noun

knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"

See also: discretion, discreetness, prudence

noun

the trait of being circumspect and prudent

Example sentences

It's not "tin foil hat", it is circumspection based on public reports about what the NSA, etc., does.

Hazlitt's display of circumspection alone is worth the read.

Seems like there's not a lot of circumspection happening in these responses.

My point is: show some humility and circumspection when asking them.

There's a widespread sentiment that current evidence of compliance to "doing right by users" should be viewed with circumspection.

That degree of circumspection is unusual and if everyone practiced it we'd have no worries at all, so I'm sorry for the criticism!

All one can do for the moment is to use the word with a certain amount of circumspection and not, as is usually done, degrade it to the level of a swearword.

For the sake of circumspection, I suppose a counterpoint to your thinking might go like this......These institutions receive an abundance of high-quality applications every year and choose only a few; for every admitted international student, several amazing domestic applicants are rejected.