circumspect

From Latin circumspectō (“look around”).

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈsəː.kəm.spɛkt/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈsɚ.kəm.spɛkt/

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circumspect (comparative more circumspect, superlative most circumspect)

1. 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.

• (carefully aware of all circumstances): cautious, chary, prudent, thoughtful, vigilant, wary

• circumspectly
• circumspective

• circumspection