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cautious | cautiously |

As an adjective cautious

is careful; using or exercising caution; tentative.

As an adverb cautiously is

in a cautious manner.

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

    cautiously

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a cautious manner.

    • Antonyms

    * incautiously