circumspect
Definitions
Wary and unwilling to take risks.
Thinking carefully about possible risks before doing or saying something.
Examples
The diplomat was circumspect during the negotiations, carefully choosing her words to avoid causing offense.
Officials were circumspect about releasing the details of the investigation until they had gathered more evidence.
Being circumspect in his financial dealings, he refused to invest in any company without conducting a thorough background check.
Synonyms
Antonyms
reckless rash imprudent careless audacious impulsive heedless