circumspect
adjective/ˈsɜrkəmˌspɛkt/
Frequency rank: #19,288 most common English word
Meaning
Careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences before acting.
Example sentence
A good leader must be circumspect when making decisions that affect the entire team.
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