circumspect

Etymology

From Latin circumspectō (“look around”).

adj

  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.
    Comment must be circumspect until fuller particulars are available, …. 1959 March, “Talking of Trains: Scottish reorganisation”, in Trains Illustrated, page 119

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