circonspection

Definitions of circonspection
  1. noun
    knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
    synonyms: prudence
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    type of:
    jugement, sagacité
    the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
  2. noun
    the trait of being cautious and watchful
    synonyms: prudence
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    type of:
    prevoyance, prudence
    the trait of being circumspect and prudent
  3. noun
    the trait of being circumspect and prudent
    synonyms: prevoyance, prudence
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    types:
    prudence
    the trait of being cautious and watchful
    type of:
    discernement, jugement
    the trait of judging wisely and objectively
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