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Vigilant vs Cautious - What's the difference?

vigilant | cautious |

Cautious is a synonym of vigilant.



As adjectives the difference between vigilant and cautious

is that vigilant is watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary while cautious is careful; using or exercising caution; tentative.

vigilant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary
    • Be vigilant for signs of disease in your garden.

    Synonyms

    * watchful, alert, wary, aware, on the qui vive

    Derived terms

    * vigilantly

    Related terms

    * vigil * vigilance * vigilante

    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