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cautious
adjective
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How to pronounce cautious:

Definition of cautious:

cautious (adjective):
showing or having caution
careful about avoiding danger or risk
showing careful forethought; never making swift decisions".

Synonyms for cautious:

considerateheedfulsafegingerlycageytentativeovercautiouswaryprudentthoughtful
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Antonyms for cautious:

slovenlyboldoutgoingabsentincorrectflimsymisjudgedunresponsiveawkwardoverconfident
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