cautious

[kaw-shuhs] / ˈkɔ ʃəs /

ADJECTIVE

careful, guarded

Synonyms

STRONGEST

circumspect discreet judicious leery prudent tentative vigilant wary watchful

STRONG

alert safe

WEAK

all ears cagey calculating chary considerate forethoughtful gingerly hedging one's bets heedful keeping on one's toes on the lookout playing it cool playing safe politic provident pussyfoot shrewd taking it easy taking it slow thinking twice walking on eggs watching one's step watching out with one's eyes peeled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless certain foolish inattentive incautious indiscreet negligent rash reckless sure thoughtless uncareful unwise

WEAK

hasty heedless imprudent unguarded unobservant

Example Sentences

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Pile is especially cautious about artificial intelligence stocks.

From MarketWatch

Despite its grim findings, the report highlights some reasons for cautious optimism.

From Science Daily

She said that some of the videos shared on social media about crime in London warned people to be cautious about wearing expensive jewellery and watches.

From BBC

But memory companies have been burned by sharp price swings in the past and will therefore be cautious in their response this time.

From The Wall Street Journal

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