careful to consider of
Some synonyms for "circumspect" are: calculating, careful, deliberate, considerate, safe, watchful, vigilant, leery, guarded, cautious, artful, prudent, alert, conservative, safe.
prudence
cautious, tactful
No. They are closer to being antonyms, but not quite. Circumspect is simply self-examined and critically observant of ones own actions. Reckless is operating with unconcern for self OR others. The moral status of reckless is amoral, whereas circumspect is simply neutral.
a definition of a compound word is jack-ass.
The word "circumspect" is a synonym of the word "cautious. " An example of a sentence using the word "circumspect" is "The rebels were very circumspect as they approached the compound. "
To be circumspect is to be prudent or cautious. An example sentence would be: Sometimes being circumspect, can save you a lot of headaches.
The root word of circumspect is "spect," which comes from the Latin word "spectare" meaning to look at or observe. The prefix "circum-" means around. So, circumspect means to look around carefully or to be cautious.
Opposite of circumspect
cautious
The correct root of "circumspect" is the Latin word "circumspectus," which means to look around or be cautious.
Being aware of the danger of upsetting her audience, she was somewhat circumspect in her comments.
Romney's comments deriding the American people would not have been made by a more circumspect speaker.
the answer to your question what does the word circum mean in the word circamspect is AROUND.
The opposite of "circumspect" is
circumspect (adj.) - cautious
Circumspect means wary and unwilling to take risks. He shows sensible, circumspect behavior.