Circumspective
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Circumspective is an adjective meaning Looking around in all directions; cautious or watchful of danger.
Meaning
Looking around in all directions; cautious or watchful of danger.
More Meanings
- (philosophy) Pertaining to situation or circumstances.
Example Sentences
circumspective eyes
circumspective concern
The existential meaning of circumspective deliberation, Heidegger argues in Being and Time is making-present (Gegenwärtigung).
In the main, this circumspective aspect of morality is a relational affair, principally between the agent and at least two persons or parties other than the agent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include circumspect, respective, observant, asquint, solicitous, wise.
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