cautiousness

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Phrenologists divided the brain into 37 regions, each corresponding to a trait: combativeness, cautiousness, benevolence, individuality and so on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“As far as return to play, there’s certainly a cautiousness to it,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025

A respectful sensitivity to the needs and feelings of everyone in the group can breed a certain cautiousness, even in answering interview questions.

From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2023

She added business customers of Natwest are not pulling back on investment, though there is cautiousness about long-term projects.

From BBC • May 26, 2022

It gives you self-control, reserve and restraint, as well as some natural inclination to frugality, prudence and cautiousness.

From Manual of the Enumeration A Text Book on the Sciences of the Enumeration by Coffman, C. J.