Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for cautious. Search instead for cautelous.
Definitions

cautious

[kaw-shuhs] / ˈkɔ ʃəs /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

—The dollar fell slightly as investors turned cautious ahead of U.S. inflation data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Altmann is now urging a shift to a short-term tactically cautious view on U.S. stocks, he told a Barclays podcast on Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

That positivity will still amount to cautious optimism for most of the Tartan Army.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"There are still aftershocks, so the rescuers are very cautious in their approach. That's a challenge," said regional civil defence chief Rodrigo Sosmena.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Alert and cautious, Taran approached the low doorway.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander




Vocabulary lists containing cautious


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "cautious" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com