the unwillingness to take risks.
Prime synonym: vigilant
The noun form of the adjective 'circumspect' is circumspection.
The word "circumspection" contains three morphemes: "circum," which is a prefix meaning "around," "spect," which is a root meaning "to look" or "to see," and the suffix "-ion," which indicates a noun form. Together, these morphemes convey the concept of looking around or considering various aspects.
The adverb form is "cautiously" (carefully, tentatively). The related noun is circumspection, meaning caution or prudence.
la désinvolture: carelessness, nonchalance la discrétion: discretion, circumspection
There is no word punity. The word "impunity" means no fear of punishment or retribution. The opposite of impunity could be circumspection, caution not to incur any liability.
care, discretion, heed, prudence, vigilance, alertness, forethought, circumspection, reprimand, warning, injunction, admonition, uge, alert, tip off, forewarn
Adjective, Definition: prudent: taking into consideration all possible circumstances and consequences before acting.
She is under circumspection of an efficient doctor till her recovery.
Redemption, seduction, prevention, inspection, circumspection, introduction, station, ration, elation, inhalation, exhalation, notion, friction, abortion, nation, motion, solution, bastion, exemption, apparition.
Another word or synonym for caution would be admonishment, admonition, advice, alarm, alert, calculation, cautiousness, caveat, circumspection, concern, cunctation, discretion, forethought, observance, portent, prudence, vigilance, wariness, warning, watchfulness.
Circumspect is an adjective, not a verb. Example: He had a reputation of being extremely circumspect in difficult circumstances. It can also be used as a noun: The detective used circumspection in questioning suspects in murder cases. And as an adverb: He acted circumspectly with the queen when she asked about his father.
discretionnoun1 you can rely on his discretion circumspection, carefulness, caution, wariness, chariness, guardedness; tact, tactfulness, diplomacy, delicacy, sensitivity, prudence, judiciousness.2 his sentence would be determined at the discretion of the court choice, option, preference, disposition, volition; pleasure, liking, wish, will, inclination, desire.