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   cautious

   /ˈkɔːʃəs/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers: "a cautious driver"
   • ▪ (of an action) characterized by the desire to avoid potential problems or dangers: "the plan received a cautious welcome"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from caution, on the pattern of pairs such as ambition, ambitious.

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   • 1. cautiousness noun

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   What does cautious mean?

   • Definition of cautious adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary being careful about what you say or do, especially to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks The government has been cautious in its response to the report. They've taken a very cautious approach. They expressed cautious optimism about a solution to the crisis.

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   What is the adverb form of cautious?

   • Cautious is also used in warnings, as in You should be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true. The adverb form of cautious is cautiously, as in Shontel cautiously approached the rickety bridge. The noun form of cautious is cautiousness, as in They reacted with cautiousness to the suspicious man’s generosity.

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   What is the difference between cautious and circumspect?

   • cautious, circumspect, wary, chary mean prudently watchful and discreet in the face of danger or risk. cautious implies the exercise of forethought usually prompted by fear of danger. circumspect suggests less fear and stresses the surveying of all possible consequences before acting or deciding.

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   What is a cautious person?

   • Get a quick, free translation! CAUTIOUS definition: 1. Someone who is cautious avoids risks: 2. A cautious action is careful, well considered, and…. Learn more.

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   What is the difference between cautious and Chary?

   • wary emphasizes suspiciousness and alertness in watching for danger and cunning in escaping it. chary implies a cautious reluctance to give, act, or speak freely. Any cautious tourist will guard her passport. You cannot be overly cautious when you're driving in snow.

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   What is a cautious approach to STH?

   • be cautious about sth/about doing sth Businesses have become cautious about spending on technology. a cautious approach/strategy He said the group would continue its cautious approach to expanding in Japan until it better understood the market. There is cautious optimism for a successful outcome for the financial year.

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   being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme. noun. people who are fearful and cautious. synonyms: timid. see more.

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