CAUTIOUSNESS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

cautiousness

noun

Definition of cautiousness

as in carefulness

a close attentiveness to avoiding danger the cautiousness of drivers on the icy roadways was largely responsible for the accident-free day

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Recent Examples of cautiousness There used to be a cautiousness in rolling out new technology. — ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026 One key reason for his cautiousness is the financial burden. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026 With a style that requires high precision and ruthlessness in front of goal, Villa’s cautiousness was only magnified. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026 Goldman attributed the fall to investor concerns over consumer cautiousness in Europe and potential disruption from AI. — Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025 The cautiousness in spending extends to teachers That cautiousness in spending extends to teachers. — Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025

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Noun

This carefulness is clearly strategic.

— Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
There was no carefulness in it.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 1 May 2026

Definition of carefulness

Noun

There is a bit of reason for caution, as only 16 of his home runs have come at Coors Field.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
The American Petroleum Institute warned that diesel prices would actually rise for most Americans if an export ban is enacted, a caution shared by several economists.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of caution

Noun

Short-term rates went to 5% and change, Treasury bills paid more than investment grade corporates, and savers who had spent fifteen years being punished for prudence suddenly got paid handsomely for doing nothing.

— Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
In those conditions, United’s prudence makes financial sense.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of prudence

Noun

Greening-tolerant trees do need good care with frequent feedings, minor nutrient sprays and insect control to remain as disease-free as possible.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
The lack of a real-time conversation means many patients aren’t getting the type of care recommended by medical societies that prescribe GLP-1s, including discussions about weight-loss goals, past efforts and eating disorders.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

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