circumspect
definition
careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences
example
She was circumspect in her decision to invest in the stock market, thinking about the risks involved.
synonyms
cautiouscarefulwary
word origin — The word 'circumspect' comes from the Latin 'circumspectus', meaning 'looking around'. It is derived from 'circum-' meaning 'around' and 'specere' meaning 'to look'.