cautious

[ kaw-shuhs ]
/ ˈkɔ ʃəs /
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adjective

showing, using, or characterized by caution: a cautious man; To be cautious is often to show wisdom.

Origin of cautious

First recorded in 1630–40; cauti(on) + -ous

synonym study for cautious

See careful.

OTHER WORDS FROM cautious

Words nearby cautious

cauterize, cautery, caution, caution money, cautionary, cautious, cauvery, cav, cav., cava, cavaco silva

Words related to cautiousness

frugality, restraint, wisdom, foresight, moderation, discretion, vigilance, caution, thrift, circumspection, temperance, calculation, forethought, providence, sense, economy, wariness, mindfulness, chariness, watchfulness

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British Dictionary definitions for cautiousness

cautious
/ (ˈkɔːʃəs) /

adjective

showing or having caution; wary; prudent

Derived forms of cautious

cautiously, adverb cautiousness, noun