Cir'cum-spĕct, a.

adjective

a. [Lat. circumspectus, p. p. of circumspicere, from circum, around, and spicere, to look.] Attentive to all the circumstances of a case; cautious; prudent; watchful; wary; vigilant.

Be wise and circumspect. Shak.

Synonyms—See CAUTIOUS.