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cautious

cau·tious

UK/ˈkɔːʃəs/ US/ˈkoːʃəs/ fairly common
adjective (4) noun (1)

adjective

1.

showing careful forethought

  • “reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions”
  • “a cautious driver”
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2.

avoiding excess

  • “a conservative estimate”
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3.

cautious in attitude and careful in actions; prudent

  • “a cautious answer”
  • “very cautious about believing everything she was told”
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4.

unwilling to take risks

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noun

1.

people who are fearful and cautious

  • “whitewater rafting is not for the timid”
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Origin

From cauti(on) + -ous. Compare Latin cautus.

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