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осмотрительный — meaning in English

osmotritelnyy

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English meaning

  • canny adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
  • cautious adj Careful to avoid risk, mistakes, or danger.
  • circumspect adj Careful and thoughtful, taking every circumstance into account before acting.
  • deliberate adjective Done on purpose; intentional.
  • leery adj Cautious or suspicious about something, unwilling to fully trust it.

Senses

осмотрительный is used for these senses in English:

  • canny Careful, prudent, cautious.
  • circumspect Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
  • deliberate Of a person, weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; slow in determining.
  • leery Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.

canny — full definition

  1. adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
  2. adj British dialect, especially Northern English and Scots: pleasant, nice, or considerable.
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