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- Dictionarycautious/ˈkɔːʃəs/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers: "a cautious driver"
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CAUTIOUS definition: 1. Someone who is cautious avoids risks: 2. A cautious action is careful, well considered, and…. Learn more.
The meaning of CAUTIOUS is careful about avoiding danger or risk. How to use cautious in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Cautious.
CAUTIOUS meaning: 1. Someone who is cautious avoids risks: 2. A cautious action is careful, well considered, and…. Learn more.
showing, using, or characterized by alertness and prudence in a hazardous or uncertain situation; careful or wary: Be cautious about clicking on links, as they can often introduce harmful viruses to your computer. He offered a measured and cautious interpretation of the study’s results.
If you describe someone's attitude or reaction as cautious, you mean that it is limited or careful. He has been seen as a champion of a more cautious approach to economic reform. Synonyms: careful, guarded, alert, wary More Synonyms of cautious. cautiouslyadverb [usually ADVERB adjective, oft ADVERB with verb] B2.
being careful about what you say or do, especially to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks. The government has been cautious in its response to the report. They've taken a very cautious approach. They expressed cautious optimism about a solution to the crisis.
being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme. noun. people who are fearful and cautious. synonyms: timid. see more.
Define cautious. cautious synonyms, cautious pronunciation, cautious translation, English dictionary definition of cautious. adj. 1. Showing or practicing caution; careful. 2. Tentative or restrained; guarded: felt a cautious optimism that the offer would be accepted.
CAUTIOUS definition: taking care to avoid risks or danger: . Learn more.
cautious. adjective. /ˈkɔʃəs/ being careful about what you say or do, especially to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks The government has been cautious in its response to the report. They've taken a very cautious approach.
