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cautious | cautiousness |

As an adjective cautious

is careful; using or exercising caution; tentative.

As a noun cautiousness is

the state of being cautious; wariness.

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

    cautiousness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The state of being cautious; wariness
  • *1853 Daniel Parish Kidder - The Lives of the Popes
  • *:This extreme cautiousness , which was, indeed, the most remarkable feature in his character, still made itself prominent after his elevation.