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- Dictionarycau·tious/ˈkôSHəs/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers: "a cautious driver"
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Cautious means avoiding risks or being careful in what you do or say. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of cautious in different contexts with Cambridge Dictionary.
Learn the meaning of cautious, an adjective that describes being careful about avoiding danger or risk. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of cautious.
showing, using, or characterized by alertness and prudence in a hazardous or uncertain situation; careful or wary: Be cautious about clicking on links, as they can often introduce harmful viruses to your computer. He offered a measured and cautious interpretation of the study’s results.
Cautious, like careful, means you're on guard. You should be cautious crossing a busy street, or cautious borrowing your sister's new shoes without asking. A fusing of caution and ous, the adjective cautious is the opposite of hasty and rash.
Cautious means acting very carefully to avoid possible danger or having a limited or careful attitude or reaction. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, collocations and examples of cautious in sentences.
Cautious means being careful about what you say or do, especially to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation, synonyms and more.
Cautious means being careful about what you say or do, especially to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks. Learn how to use cautious in a sentence, see synonyms and antonyms, and explore the Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus.
