circumspect

/ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/adjective

Careful to think about every side of a situation before acting or speaking.

Example sentence

“He was circumspect about sharing details until the deal was signed.”

Literally 'looking around' in Latin. More formal than 'careful', and often applied to what people say rather than what they do.

Related words

circumventTo find a way around a rule, problem, or obstacle instead of dealing with it directly.churlishConnected with or typical of a lowly peasant or country labourer.clairvoyantClaimed to be able to perceive things beyond what the ordinary senses can detect.chronicLasting for a long time or coming back again and again, used of problems or illnesses.clamorA loud, ongoing noise of many voices shouting or demanding something.chopA slice of meat cut from an animal, usually with part of a rib attached.