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   cautious

   /ˈkɔːʃəs/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers: "a cautious driver"
   • ▪ (of an action) characterized by the desire to avoid potential problems or dangers: "the plan received a cautious welcome"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from caution, on the pattern of pairs such as ambition, ambitious.

   Derivatives

   • 1. cautiousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCAUTIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Cautious means avoiding risks or being careful in what you do or say. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of cautious in different contexts with Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     CAUTIOUS meaning: 1. Someone who is cautious avoids risks:...

   • Cautious: Korean Translation

     CAUTIOUS translate: 신중한, 조심스러운. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Znaczenie Cautious, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     CAUTIOUS definicja: 1. Someone who is cautious avoids risks:...

   • Traditional

     CAUTIOUS translate: 謹慎的，細心的，小心翼翼的, 經過仔細考慮的，斟酌過的. Learn more...

   • Cautious in Arabic

     CAUTIOUS translate: حَذِر. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Cautious in Spanish

     CAUTIOUS translate: cauteloso, prudente...

   • Simplified

     CAUTIOUS translate: 谨慎的，细心的，小心翼翼的, 经过仔细考虑的，斟酌过的. Learn more...

   • Cautious: Thai Translation

     cautious translate: ซึ่งรอบคอบ. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cautiousCautious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of cautious, an adjective that describes being careful about avoiding danger or risk. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of cautious.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCAUTIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Cautious means acting very carefully to avoid possible danger or having a limited or careful attitude or reaction. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, collocations and examples of cautious in sentences.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCAUTIOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Cautious means avoiding risks or being careful in what you do or say. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and pronunciation of cautious with Cambridge Dictionary.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › cautiousCAUTIOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Cautious means showing or using caution, which is a wariness in a dangerous situation. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of cautious with examples and related words.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › cautiousCautious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme. noun. people who are fearful and cautious. synonyms: timid. see more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcautious adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Cautious means being careful about what you say or do, especially to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation, synonyms and more.