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circumspect
[/ˈsɜːrkəmspekt/]
adjective
circunspecto
1.
wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences
He was circumspect in his business dealings to avoid any legal issues.
Ele foi circunspecto em seus negócios para evitar qualquer problema legal.
2.
prudent and discreet in one's actions and speech
The diplomat gave a circumspect response to the controversial question.
O diplomata deu uma resposta circunspecta à pergunta controversa.
Synonyms
cautious
wary
prudent
discreet
careful
guarded
Antonyms
reckless
hasty
impulsive
careless
bold
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
circunspecto
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
circunspecto
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
play one's cards close to one's chest
look before you leap
measure twice, cut once
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