Definition of Circumspection

being cautious or suspicious

Examples of Circumspection in a sentence

Due to his circumspection, the veteran detective never believed anything the suspects or witnesses said without direct proof.  🔊

Divorce was definite for the couple because of the husband’s circumspection in always believing that his wife was cheating on him  🔊

The high schoolers’ circumspection of the narc caused no one to sell drugs to him.  🔊

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