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caution

[kaw-shuhn] / ˈkɔ ʃən /
NOUN
alertness, carefulness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attention care discretion foresight prudence vigilance
STRONG
circumspection deliberation discreetness forethought heed heedfulness providence watchfulness
WEAK
Fabian policy canniness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
carelessness disregard ignorance indiscretion neglect negligence thoughtlessness
WEAK
heedlessness imprudence
NOUN
warning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advice
STRONG
admonition caveat counsel forewarning hint injunction monition notice omen premonition sign tip tip-off
WEAK
bug in one's ear commonition
Antonyms
WEAK
heedlessness imprudence indiscretion neglect negligence thoughtlessness
VERB
warn, advise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admonish alert exhort forewarn urge
STRONG
flag tip
WEAK
give the high sign give the lowdown on pull one's coat put one wise tip off wave a red flag wise one up

Example Sentences

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Slow progress on robo-taxis, higher investment spending, and stagnant sales are the most likely reasons for investor caution.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Planetary missions on the surface of Mars are carried out with extreme caution.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

However, there are many reasons for caution about the economic impact at this delicate moment.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Here’s what’s behind his ‘high degree of caution.’

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

When the oven was in use, the bakehouse grew hot as a sauna, and they pushed the door open with caution.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood