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circumspect

/ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/
adjective
  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."

    Similar: cautious, chary, prudent, thoughtful, vigilant

Synonymscautious, chary, prudent, thoughtful, vigilant, wary

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