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Circumspect vs Reflective - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between circumspect and reflective

is that circumspect is carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent while reflective is something which reflects, or redirects back to the source.

circumspect

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
    • 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, wary

    Derived terms

    * circumspectly * circumspective

    Related terms

    * circumspection

    reflective

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Something which reflects, or redirects back to the source.
    • Mirrors are reflective .
  • Thinking back on the past.
    • He always becomes reflective in preparation for the new year.
  • (computing, programming) Involving reflection.

    • Derived terms

    * unreflective

    Coordinate terms

    * refractive