fully awake and ready to act, speak etc

attentive, lively

(of a person) using deceit or trickery to her or his advantage

scheming to manipulate

(of a person) thinking of, paying attention to, what one does, says etc

cautious; painstaking

having or showing caution

careful, guarded

cautious

careful, cautious

thoughtful (of the needs etc of others)

respectful of others

careful, tactful, in what one says or does

cautious, sensible

careful in using money, time, supplies etc

conservative with resources; careful

loyal and true

loyal, reliable

done secretly so as not to attract attention

sneaky, secretive

with great care to avoid causing anger or harm, making a noise etc

careful

showing or having good sense; wise (the usual word)

wise, thoughtful

too cautious

suspicious

showing; having, careful thought or planning

wise, sensible in action and thought

(of a person) able to think and reason; (of behaviour, a discussion, idea) sensible; reasonable

realistic; of sound mind

sensible; fair; of an acceptable standard or level

moderate, tolerable

(slow to act because) unwilling

unenthusiastic, unwilling

of Scotland; (a portion of) Scotch whisky

economical

(of a person) self-conscious and uncomfortable in the presence of others; (of animals etc) easily frightened

quiet and self-conscious

full of, showing, thought; thinking of the needs of others

caring, mindful

keeping careful watch

careful, watchful

careful about possible danger or trouble

careful, cautious