Definition for

cautious


Possessing or exhibiting caution; attentive to probable effects and consequences of actions with a view to avoid danger or misfortune; prudent; circumspect; wary; watchful: as, a cautious general; a cautious advance.

With of before the object of caution: wary in regard to the risks of; afraid or heedful of the dangers involved in.

Over-prudent; timorous; timid.

Synonyms Prudent, careful, wary, vigilant, heedful, thoughtful, scrupulous.

adjective – Attentive to examine probable effects and consequences of acts with a view to avoid danger or misfortune; prudent; circumspect; wary; watchful.

adjective – careful; using or exercising caution; tentative

adjective – avoiding excess

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