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

“Earnings revisions are set to keep the investor debate on a circumspect footing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 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

But Malibu locals — permit-less and facing rebuild timelines significantly longer than their fellow rebuilding communities — are a bit more circumspect.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

These two are a peculiar pair—she circumspect and reserved, he bouncing on his toes, humming with energy.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline