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circumspect

cir·cums·pect

UK/ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/ US/ˈsɝ.kəm.spɛkt/ uncommon

adjective

1.

heedful of potential consequences

  • “circumspect actions”
  • “physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use”
  • “a discreet investor”
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Origin

From Latin circumspectō (“look around”). Compare periscope.

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