circumspect
adjective
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Circumspect may not be the most common of words, but its Latin forebears have made quite a mark on our language. That's because circumspect combines two major players in the Latin branch of the English language's pedigree: circum-, meaning "around," and specere, meaning "to look." Just look around, and you'll find that English is brimming with descendants of these Latin gems. Open your paper dictionary to circumspect and behold with your own eyes the thirty circum- entries that surround it, such as circumference, circumscribe, and circumnavigate. Then flip on over to spectacular for a little peek at the many words for which English has specere to thank, including spectacle, spectrum, and spectator. Latin lovers: we see you!
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Examples of circumspect in a Sentence
Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
Though there are some indications that Russia and Ukraine might come to the negotiating table, Peskov was circumspect about the US’s role in making that happen.
—Ellen Ioanes, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Others are more circumspect, especially given the golden era of high-value international acquisitions is gone.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Netflix plans to add signature flourishes to its live broadcasts of two Christmas Day NFL games, but remains circumspect about paying billions for major sports rights.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Circumspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circumspect. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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