ˈ ̷ ̷kəmzˌpekt, -mˌsp-, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French circonspect, from Latin circumspectus, past participle of circumspicere to look around, be cautious, from circum- + specere to look — more at circum- , spy
: marked by caution and earnest attention to all significant circumstances and possible consequences of action (as action to be undertaken) and usually by prudence and discretion
a circumspect investor
a circumspect action
the wicked are always alert and circumspect — George Meredith
Synonyms: see cautious