circumspect

IPA/ˈsɜːkəmspekt/
KK[sˈɚkəmspˌɛkt]IPA/ˈsɜːrkəmspekt/

circumspect — adjective

  • circumspectpositive
  • more circumspectcomparative
  • most circumspectsuperlative

1. Someone who is circumspect acts or speaks with great care, having thought about

1.形容詞C1
釋義

Someone who is circumspect acts or speaks with great care, having thought about possible risks or problems beforehand so that they do not make a mistake or upset anyone.

例句

Alessia was circumspect about accepting the new job offer until she read the full contract.

circumspect about + gerund

Mert gave a circumspect answer when the police officer asked where he had been that evening.

gave a circumspect answer

同義詞
  • cautious

    more common and general; covers both mental and physical caution

  • prudent

    similar register, but emphasizes wise judgment over time rather than immediate risk-checking

  • wary

    suggests suspicion or distrust of a specific person or situation, not general thoughtfulness

  • judicious

    focuses on good sense and balanced judgment rather than risk avoidance

反義詞
  • reckless

    acting without any care for risk

  • rash

    acting too quickly without thinking

文法句型

be circumspect

be circumspect about + noun/gerund

be circumspect in + noun/gerund

remain circumspect

give a circumspect answer/reply

用法筆記

More formal than careful or cautious. Common in journalism, academic writing, and legal or political contexts. Can be used before a noun (a circumspect reply) or after a linking verb (the minister remained circumspect).

常見錯誤

❌She was circumspect to open the package.
✅She was circumspect about opening the package.
💡circumspect is followed by about or in, not a to-infinitive.
❌He was circumspect driving on the icy road.
✅He was cautious driving on the icy road.
💡circumspect describes mental caution about decisions, not physical caution about dangers.