Meaning of cautious in English
Classifying Adjective
cautiousDefinitions
1. avoiding excessExamples
- « a conservative estimate »
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- 2. cautious in attitude and careful in actions
Examples
- « prudent »
- « a cautious answer »
- « very cautious about believing everything she was told »
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- 3. unwilling to take risks
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Noun
cautiousDefinitions
1. people who are fearful and cautiousExamples
- « whitewater rafting is not for the timid »
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Qualitative Adjective
cautiousEtymology
mid 17th century: from caution, on the pattern of pairs such as ambition, ambitiousDefinitions
1. showing careful forethoughtExamples
- « reserved and cautious »
- « never making swift decisions »
- « a cautious driver »
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