Definition of Cautious

1. Adjective. Showing careful forethought. "A cautious driver"


2. Noun. People who are fearful and cautious. "Whitewater rafting is not for the timid"
Exact synonyms: Timid
Generic synonyms: People
Antonyms: Brave

3. Adjective. Avoiding excess. "A conservative estimate"
Exact synonyms: Conservative
Similar to: Moderate

Definition of Cautious

1. a. Attentive to examine probable effects and consequences of acts with a view to avoid danger or misfortune; prudent; circumspect; wary; watchful; as, a cautious general.

Definition of Cautious

1. Adjective. careful; using or exercising caution; tentative ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cautious

1. exercising prudence to avoid danger [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cautious

cauterizes
cauterizing
cauters
cautery
cautery knife
caution
cautionary
cautionary tale
cautioned
cautioner
cautioners
cautioning
cautionries
cautionry
cautions
cautious (current term)
cautious statement
cautiously
cautiousness
cautiousnesses
cauves
cava
cavagram
caval
caval fold
caval valve
cavalcades
cavalero
cavaleros

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