Difference between Circumspect and Prudent

What is the difference between Circumspect and Prudent?

Circumspect as an adjective is carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent. while Prudent as an adjective is 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;

Circumspect

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.

Prudent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: 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;Practically wise, judicious, shrewdFrugal; economical; not extravagant;

Example sentence: He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.

We hope you now know whether to use Circumspect or Prudent in your sentence.

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