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Observant vs Cautious - What's the difference?

observant | cautious |

As adjectives the difference between observant and cautious

is that observant is alert and paying close attention; watchful while cautious is careful; using or exercising caution; tentative.

As a noun Observant

is a member of a Franciscan order that strictly observes the rules of St. Francis.

observant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Alert and paying close attention; watchful.
    • The observant police officer noticed that my tax disk was out-of-date.
  • Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.
    • I was normally observant of the local parking restrictions.
  • * Sir K. Digby
    • We are told how observant Alexander was of his master Aristotle.

    Antonyms

    * introspective * nonobservant * unobservant

    Anagrams

    * ----

    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