cautious

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cautious

(adjective)

Meaning

being very careful to avoid danger or problems

Example

"The cautious cat slowly approached the new toy."

Synonyms

warycareful

Antonyms

daringreckless

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin cautus, meaning to be on guard.
Related word forms
  • noun: caution
  • adverb: cautiously

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