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Cagey vs Cautious - What's the difference?

cagey | cautious | Synonyms |

As adjectives the difference between cagey and cautious

is that cagey is wary, careful, shrewd while cautious is careful; using or exercising caution; tentative.

cagey

English

Alternative forms

* cagy

Adjective

(er)
  • wary, careful, shrewd
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  • uncommunicative; unwilling or hesitant to give information.

    • Derived terms

    * cagily * caginess

    cautious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • careful; using or exercising caution; tentative
    • He took a few cautious steps out the door.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * neglecting * careless

    Derived terms

    * overcautious