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Adjective(1) showing careful forethought(2) avoiding excess(3) cautious in attitude and careful in actions(4) prudent(5) unwilling to take risks(6) careful(7) guarded
Noun(1) people who are fearful and cautious

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(1) In my view, we are very lucky to have a very prudent and cautious Minister of Finance.(2) However, when it comes to holiday spending, we are just that little bit more cautious .(3) A spokesman for the AA urged drivers to be cautious , warning of black ice on the roads.(4) The attitudes many of these young people had developed were both cautious and illiberal.(5) So those who are attached to the cautious approach will hold back nervously rather than boldly promote growth.(6) Owning to the severe winter, the zoo staff is being extra cautious with animals.(7) The budget proposed for Basildon has been given a cautious but warm welcome by residents.(8) Initial reaction from the couple was cautious but the breakthrough of the arrest was evident on their faces.(9) The county council wants the Government to allow North Yorkshire to adopt a more cautious approach.(10) We were very concerned to ensure that any opening of the courts was careful and cautious .(11) The second reason to be cautious is that there is no effective mechanism for dealing with global imbalances.(12) Traders in Wood Street in Old Town have given a cautious welcome to a parking meter that arrived two weeks ago.(13) Campaigners have given a cautious welcome to news that a Witham community centre looks likely to be saved.(14) Perhaps that means they should be more wary and cautious in the future.(15) My dad was always very careful and he has advised me not to be too cautious and end up with money I don't know what to do with.(16) He also warned the public to be cautious and to book any foreign travel with recognised and regulated travel agents.
Related Words
(1) be cautious
(2) very cautious
(3) overly cautious
Synonyms
Adjective
1. careful
2. heedful
3. attentive
4. alert
5. watchful
6. vigilant
7. circumspect
8. prudent
9. cagey
10. canny


Noun
11. timid


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

Safe and cautious, that's all I'm asking,
and that man...

Safe and CAUTIOUS, that's all I'm asking, and that man...

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 11


Come on. Why be cautious?

Come on. Why be CAUTIOUS?

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 13


It is. I went to check it out,
and they are very cautious about

It is. I went to check it out, and they are very CAUTIOUS about

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 20


...rather than holding back
and being cautious...

...rather than holding back and being CAUTIOUS...

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 7


We'll take our time
and stay cautious.

We'll take our time and stay CAUTIOUS.

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 10


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