circumspect
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/ / /ˈsɝ.kəm.spɛkt/
adj
Etymology: From Latin circumspectō (“look around”). Compare periscope.
- 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.”
“Comment must be circumspect until fuller particulars are available, [...].”