more circumspect

ADJECTIVE

cautious, discreet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cagey careful considerate discriminating judicious meticulous prudent scrupulous vigilant wary

WEAK

attentive calculating canny chary deliberate gingerly guarded heedful observant politic punctilious safe sagacious sage watchful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless foolish inattentive incautious indiscreet negligent reckless thoughtless unscrupulous unwise

WEAK

audacious bold rash uncareful uncircumspect unheedful

Example Sentences

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However, recent data pointing to a sharp slowdown in economic growth has prompted some to grow more circumspect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

While Paz said he would welcome foreign investment in mining—which would be a break from government policy for nearly two decades—he has been more circumspect about Bolivia’s lithium industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

She is more circumspect when asked if any guests posed any particular challenges - though one actor, unidentified beyond the clue they starred in a massive 70s blockbuster, did give some headaches.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025

Others, however, have been more circumspect — including California Atty.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025

He became more circumspect in his work as a result of the visit from the second C.I.D. man.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller