Adjective
cautious
IPA /ˈkɔːʃəs/
Careful about what you do because you want to avoid danger, mistakes or other problems that might happen.
See example sentence: cautious
I'm cautious about buying expensive things from shops I don't know.
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Adjective
circumspect
IPA /ˈsɜːkəmˌspɛkt/
Careful about what you say or do because you have considered possible risks and want to avoid an unnecessary mistake.
See example sentence: circumspect
She was circumspect about sharing personal details with someone she had just met.
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