Meaning & use
circumspect
Careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences before acting or speaking.
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The lawyer remained circumspect, refusing to comment until she had reviewed every document.
He grew more circumspect about sharing his opinions after the last meeting went badly.
A note on using this word
Circumspect suggests a deliberate, watchful caution, often in speech or judgment, rather than physical carefulness.
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