discretion vs circumspection
circumspection vs discretiondiscretion and circumspection both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| discretion | Yes | No | No | No |
| circumspection | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
circumspection is a hyponym of
discretion; that is, circumspection is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
discretion:
- discretion: the trait of judging wisely and objectively
- circumspection: the trait of being circumspect and prudent
As nouns,
discretion and circumspection
are synonyms defined as:
- discretion and circumspection: knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
Other synonyms of discretion include
discreetness, prudence.
| discretion (noun) | circumspection (noun) |
|---|---|
| the trait of judging wisely and objectively | the trait of being circumspect and prudent |
| the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies | knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress |
| knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress | |
| refined taste; tact | |
| freedom to act or judge on one's own |
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