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Fearless vs Cautious - What's the difference?

fearless | cautious |

As adjectives the difference between fearless and cautious

is that fearless is free from fear while cautious is careful; using or exercising caution; tentative.

fearless

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Free from fear.

    • Derived terms

    * fearlessness * fearlessly

    See also

    * unafraid * intrepid * courageous

    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