different between circumspect vs unspeaking

circumspect

English

Etymology

From Latin circumspect? (look around).

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?s??.k?m.sp?kt/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /?s?.k?m.sp?kt/

Adjective

circumspect (comparative more circumspect, superlative most circumspect)

  1. Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
    Synonyms: cautious, chary, prudent, thoughtful, vigilant, wary

Derived terms

  • circumspectly
  • circumspective

Related terms

  • circumspection

Translations

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unspeaking

English

Etymology 1

un- +? speaking

Adjective

unspeaking (comparative more unspeaking, superlative most unspeaking)

  1. Silent, not talking.
  2. Mute, unable to speak for physical or psychological reasons.

Etymology 2

unspeak +? -ing

Verb

unspeaking

  1. present participle of unspeak

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