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Cautious vs Wakeful - What's the difference?

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Cautious is a related term of wakeful.


As adjectives the difference between cautious and wakeful

is that cautious is careful; using or exercising caution; tentative while wakeful is awake rather than sleeping.

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

    wakeful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • awake rather than sleeping
  • sleepless
  • vigilant and alert; watchful