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umsichtig

circumspect

adjective UM-zikh-tikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: from Umsicht (circumspection), literally 'looking around'

Also means

prudent

Usage Note

umsichtig describes careful, far-sighted action that anticipates problems: eine umsichtige Planung. It praises foresight rather than mere caution. Often used of leaders and organisers. The noun is Umsicht.

Examples

"Dank ihrer umsichtigen Führung blieb das Team ruhig."

Natural Translation

Thanks to her circumspect leadership the team stayed calm.

Literal Translation

Thanks to her circumspect leadership stayed the team calm.

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