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Cautious vs Watchful - What's the difference?

cautious | watchful | Synonyms |

Cautious is a synonym of watchful.


As adjectives the difference between cautious and watchful

is that cautious is careful; using or exercising caution; tentative while watchful is observant, vigilant and aware.

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

    watchful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • observant, vigilant and aware
  • * Sysops keep a watchful eye on wiki edits.