circumspect

Example Sentences

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On the streets of Beijing this week, locals were circumspect about a visit from the US president.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The security minister Dan Jarvis was both circumspect in his language, but warm and accepting of the wide range of concerns expressed by MPs of multiple parties.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

When asked by The Times about Pelosi and her primary challengers, however, Hogg was circumspect, calling Pelosi “one of the most effective and consequential leaders in the history of the Democratic Party.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

While Paz said he would welcome foreign investment in mining—which would be a break from government policy for nearly two decades—he has been more circumspect about Bolivia’s lithium industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

Instead of laughing, shaking his head, and denying all this, Wilkin, to my surprise, was circumspect.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover