The difference between Circumspect and Explicit
When used as adjectives, circumspect means carefully aware of all circumstances, whereas explicit means very specific, clear, or detailed.
check bellow for the other definitions of Circumspect and Explicit
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Circumspect as an adjective:
Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
Examples:
"Being aware of the danger of upsetting her audience, she was somewhat circumspect in her comments."
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Explicit as an adjective:
Very specific, clear, or detailed.
Examples:
"I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway."
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Explicit as an adjective (euphemism):
Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic.
Examples:
"The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex."
Compare words:
Compare with synonyms and related words:
- cautious vs circumspect
- chary vs circumspect
- circumspect vs prudent
- circumspect vs thoughtful
- circumspect vs vigilant
- circumspect vs wary
- explicit vs express
- explicit vs manifest
- explicit vs overt
- explicit vs implicit
- explicit vs unexplicit
- explicit vs vague
- explicit vs raunchy
- circumspect vs explicit