Sentence example with the word 'circumspect'

circumspect

ambling, creeping, flagging, hobbling, leisurely, pawky, regardful, slow as death, slow-poky, tender, uncommunicative

Definition adj. heedful of potential consequences

Last update: May 22, 2016


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During the short and frugal repast that followed, the conversation was extremely circumspect, and related entirely to the events of the hunt, in which Magua had so lately been engaged.   [adjective]

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These were all reasons for the greatest caution and most circumspect behaviour in communicating it to Mrs.   [adjective]

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Deeply agitated--nay, confused and overpowered by all he had seen and experienced--the architect, usually so clear and, with all his mental vivacity, so circumspect, began his story.   [adjective]

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After that the generals began to disperse with the solemnity and circumspect silence of people who are leaving, after a funeral.   [adjective]

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This young person was very circumspect in his behavior.   [Please select]

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Belle and Sebastian like a late night drink; but, I will remain circumspect on any of that.   [Please select]

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What a cautious, circumspect man was this famous witchfinder.   [Please select]

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Accordingly Hans Vanderbum was more circumspect in his observations.   [Please select]

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To the west was a parallel chalky path which took a more circumspect approach to the ridge which now loomed above him.   [adjective]

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"Then I will be very circumspect," replied the lady.   [Please select]

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You must be circumspect--ah, morbleu.   [Please select]

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