cautious
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑʃəs/

Definition & Meaning of "cautious"in English

cautious
01

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

cautious definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most cautious
Comparative
more cautious
gradable
Examples
She walked with cautious steps along the icy sidewalk, mindful of the slippery surface.
02

avoiding overindulgence or unnecessary risk

Examples
He is cautious in his spending to save for the future.
Cautious
01

people who are habitually careful, fearful, or inclined to avoid risk

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The cautious in the village rarely ventured beyond familiar paths.

Lexical Tree

cautiously
cautiousness
incautious
cautious
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