Circumspect vs Economical - What's the difference?
circumspect | economical | Related terms |
Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
Relating to economy in any other sense.
' Economical is preferred when referring to thrift or value for money.
Economical is a synonym of circumspect.
As adjectives the difference between circumspect and economical
is that circumspect is carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent while economical is careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.circumspect
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Adjective
(en adjective)- Being aware of the danger of upsetting her audience, she was somewhat circumspect in her comments.
Synonyms
* (carefully aware of all circumstances) cautious, chary, prudent, thoughtful, vigilant, waryDerived terms
* circumspectly * circumspectiveeconomical
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Alternative forms
* economicall (obsolete) * (archaic) * (obsolete)Adjective
(en adjective)Usage notes
Modern usage prefers economic' when describing the economy of a region or country (and when referring to personal or family budgeting).' Economical is preferred when referring to thrift or value for money.
