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circumspect
/ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/
adjective
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."
Similar: cautious, chary, prudent, thoughtful, vigilant
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