Definitions

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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In the military, for example, a climate of suspicion can lead to cautious – even weak – decision making.

From BBC

Speculators may also be piling into gold, which is reason for non-rich investors to be cautious at such a lofty price.

From The Wall Street Journal

The good news for bulls is that the market is decidedly cautious headed into Big Tech earnings, according to Julian Emanuel, strategist at Evercore ISI.

From MarketWatch

Faced with policy choices not seen since before World War II, economists are cautious in their outlook.

From MarketWatch

"Obviously I think coming back from pregnancy, my body changed quite a lot. So this is something I have to be really cautious of," she said.

From Barron's

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