circumspect

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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.

showing watchfulness, caution, or careful consideration
{a} cautious, wary, watchful, wife
Attentive to all the circumstances of a case or the probable consequences of an action; cautious; prudent; wary
If you are circumspect, you are cautious in what you do and say and do not take risks. The banks should have been more circumspect in their dealings = cautious, careful reckless + circumspectly cir·cum·spect·ly I would suggest that for the time being you behave as circumspectly as possible in political matters. = cautiously recklessly. thinking carefully about something before doing it, in order to avoid risk = cautious (past participle of circumspicere , from circum- ( CIRCUM-) + specere )
{s} careful, prudent, cautious
Aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent; cautious, prudent, thoughtful, or wary
heedful of potential consequences; "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor"
heedful of potential consequences; "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor
circumspectly
In a circumspect manner. With consideration for all that is pertinent
circumspection
{n} caution, watchfulness, care, heed, attention, prudence
circumspectly
{a} cautiously, warily, prudently
Circumspectly
circumspectively
circumspection
Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; caution; watchfulness; vigilance
circumspection
{i} caution, prudence
circumspection
the trait of being circumspect and prudent
circumspection
Circumspection is cautious behaviour and a refusal to take risks. This is a region to be treated with circumspection. = caution, care
circumspection
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
circumspection
Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; caution; watchfulness
circumspectly
In a circumspect manner; cautiously; warily
circumspectly
in a cagey manner; "`I don't know yet,' he answered cagily"
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