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cautious
Meaning: careful to avoid danger, mistakes, or unnecessary risk
cautious in a sentence
How cautious is used in real sentences:
A cautious scientist repeats the trial before announcing results.
The editor gave a cautious estimate because some data were missing.
“Still, she remained cautious during the high jump.”
— from the passage Ten Tests Ahead
Synonyms for cautious
Other words for cautious — careful, wary and guarded — carry the same meaning.
Antonyms of cautious
Words that mean the opposite of cautious:
- reckless
- careless
- rash
Where it comes from
From Latin cautio 'a taking heed', from cavere 'to be on guard'.
Memory hook
A cautious person pauses at a caution sign before acting.