circumspect

Circumspect is defined as cautious and unwilling to take risks.

(adjective)

If you have two choices and always choose the least risky one, this is an example of a time when you arecircumspect.

See circumspect in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

careful to consider all related circumstances before acting, judging, or deciding; cautious; careful

Origin: ME < L circumspectus, pp. of circumspicere, to look about: see circum- & spy

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See circumspect in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Heedful of circumstances and potential consequences; prudent.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin circumspectus

Origin: , past participle of circumspicere, to take heed

Origin: : circum-, circum-

Origin: + specere, to look; see spek- in Indo-European roots

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