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
One key reason for his cautiousness is the financial burden.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautiousness
Noun
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Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Drivers headed out on their morning commutes and those running errands are urged to use caution and watch for black ice.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The two big investments in their front seven — particularly Phillips’ whopping four-year, $120 million deal — also meant the Panthers would have to exercise financial prudence with their other additions, at least one of which was a head-scratcher.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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This is not the time for fiscal prudence for the Sharks.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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While state lawmakers have passed nearly 50 new laws aimed at improving youth mental health, Colorado Health Institute found 44% of kids who needed care last year didn't get it due to a lack of money or insurance.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His quiet tone is not shyness or false modesty but circumspection and a sense of boundaries that imply respect and love for real communication.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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This circumspection was by design.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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So news of yet another live-action Tinker Bell project probably stirs something between hope and wariness.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps sensing this wariness, the creators of some of the more politically compelling movies and TV shows of the past year have instead explored how being alive feels during a tumultuous period.—
Jake Pitre,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cautiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautiousness. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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