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circumspect

Circumspect (adj) means Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.

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Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
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Etymology

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

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"circumspect" (adj) means carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.

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