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cautious

/kɔːˈʃəs/ adjective · British & US

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What does cautious mean?

adjective

Showing care and attention to avoid risk or danger; careful and prudent.

Example

"She was cautious when crossing the busy street."

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Etymologically related

caution cautiousness cautiously cautionary

Synonyms for cautious

careful prudent wary guarded suspicious timid

Antonyms of cautious

reckless rash impulsive

Rhymes with cautious

cautious hazardous suspicious delicious