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επιφυλακτικός — meaning in English

epifylaktikos

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English meaning

  • circumspect adj Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
  • conservative noun A person who favours keeping things as they traditionally are and resists rapid change.
  • wary adj Cautious and alert to possible danger, deception, or problems.

Senses

επιφυλακτικός is used for these senses in English:

  • circumspect Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
  • conservative Based on pessimistic assumptions, and on the low side.
  • wary Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent

conservative — full definition

  1. noun A person who favours keeping things as they traditionally are and resists rapid change.
  2. noun A member or supporter of a Conservative political party.
  3. adjective Cautious and moderate, especially in estimates or predictions.
  4. adjective Resistant to change; favouring traditional values, styles, or methods.

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