The difference between Circumspect and Prudent
When used as adjectives, circumspect means carefully aware of all circumstances, whereas prudent means sagacious in adapting means to ends.
check bellow for the other definitions of Circumspect and Prudent
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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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Prudent as an adjective:
Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; — opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence
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Prudent as an adjective:
Practically wise, judicious, shrewd
Examples:
"His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top"
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Prudent as an adjective:
Frugal; economical; not extravagant;
Examples:
"Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget"