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Akdom Posted 16 years ago
2. I just start learning this new vocab, so I haven't fully grab the sense of this word in this context. Could you be so kind, and use some other words to substitue "circumspect", while keep the original meaning?
my thoughts:
A. his whereabouts are somewhat in need of cautious, onging investigation?
B. his whereabouts are not being disclosed; he is cautious about not to say anything?
C. his alibi of his whereabouts was carefully said, maybe too careful, maybe he's trying to hide something. By using a fairly neutral word circumspect, the writer tried to bring up the suspicion without brand him a criminal intent prematurally.?
(dictionary.com)
1. watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent: circumspect behavior.
2. well-considered: circumspect ambition.
Vocabulary
His whereabouts are CIRCUMSPECT
A lot of attention are swirling around this suspect. His whereabouts that night are somewhat circumspect.
[H]1. Is this a normal/correct way to use "circumspect"? (I have only seen it being used to describe people: he's very circumspect about sth)2. I just start learning this new vocab, so I haven't fully grab the sense of this word in this context. Could you be so kind, and use some other words to substitue "circumspect", while keep the original meaning?my thoughts:
A. his whereabouts are somewhat in need of cautious, onging investigation?
B. his whereabouts are not being disclosed; he is cautious about not to say anything?
C. his alibi of his whereabouts was carefully said, maybe too careful, maybe he's trying to hide something. By using a fairly neutral word circumspect, the writer tried to bring up the suspicion without brand him a criminal intent prematurally.?
(dictionary.com)
1. watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent: circumspect behavior.
2. well-considered: circumspect ambition.
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akdom 1. Is this a normal/correct way to use "circumspect"? (I have only seen it being used to describe people: he's very circumspect about sth) No.
- akdom 1.
- Is this a normal/correct way to use "circumspect"?
- (I have only seen it being used to describe people: he's very circumspect about sth) No.
- Whereabouts cannot be cautious or prudent.
- Only people can be circumspect.
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akdom1. Is this a normal/correct way to use "circumspect"? (I have only seen it being used to describe people: he's very circumspect about sth)No. Whereabouts cannot be cautious or prudent. Only people can be circumspect. You are correct.
akdom ... so I haven't fullygrabgrasped
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Just wanted to add - I've often heard "his whereabouts are suspect." Wonder if that could have been intended?
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