as in careful
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
a cautious approach to everyday living
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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 cautious
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
That is why China will be cautious about entering into trade negotiations.
—Ryan Hass, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
The carrier, which has a major presence at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, is now taking a cautious approach to growth.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
This is another reason to be cautious about forecasting tariff impacts.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Supreme Leader Urges Caution Meanwhile, Khamenei has expressed cautious optimism about the ongoing nuclear negotiations.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
That is why China will be cautious about entering into trade negotiations.
—Ryan Hass, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
The carrier, which has a major presence at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, is now taking a cautious approach to growth.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
This is another reason to be cautious about forecasting tariff impacts.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautious
Adjective
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Be careful not to let in too much moisture to avoid any mildew or mold developing on your mattress.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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And Martin says the uncertainty about insurance rates is yet another good reason to be careful on the road.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The study, by the Kearney Consumer Institute, found that consumers are wary of spending.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Europe is wary of sleepwalking back into the trap of reliance on Russian energy resources that caused an energy crisis at the outset of the 2022 invasion and mounting speculation that Europe might reopen its taps has sparked pushback from key European voices.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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According to procedure, the field is frozen as soon as the caution lights are illuminated.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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This slowdown is driven by high interest rates, corporate caution, and the impact of new tariffs.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Amber’s legacy is an alert system that has saved over 1,000 children.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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The victim, a man in his 20s, was alert and conscious and was transported to an area hospital for treatment, Boisvert said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
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He’s now deemed heroic in adhering to the Seven Virtues -- faith, hope, charity, prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
24 Apr. 2025
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There is a fine line between prudence and penny-pinching.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Vatican May Have Ever So Slightly Softened Its Stance on Trans People Doctrine chief Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández discussed the viability of gender dysphoria, while still condemning gender-affirming care, in a speech at a theological conference in Cologne in February, CNN reports.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Despite the care taken, those ready-to-wear initial papal vestments didn't always do the trick.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Cautious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautious. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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