Cautious
(
adjective
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noun
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verb
)
(As an adjective)
Cautious ( adjective )
- Prudent in avoiding danger or risk.
- Careful to consider potential problems before acting.
- Taking care to avoid potential harm or danger.
- Showing care and attention.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french cautelos, from latin cautus "warned, prudent", from cavere "to beware".
Examples:
- He was cautious when crossing the street.
- She was cautious with her money.
- He was cautious when handling the fragile vase.
- The driver was cautious on the winding road.
- She was cautious in her approach to the problem.
(As a noun)
Cautious ( noun )
- Prudent in avoiding danger or risk.
- Careful to consider potential problems before acting.
- Taking care to avoid potential harm or danger.
- Showing care and attention.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french cautelos, from latin cautus "warned, prudent", from cavere "to beware".
Examples:
- He was cautious when crossing the street.
- She was cautious with her money.
- He was cautious when handling the fragile vase.
- The driver was cautious on the winding road.
- She was cautious in her approach to the problem.
(As a verb)
Cautious ( verb )
- Prudent in avoiding danger or risk.
- Careful to consider potential problems before acting.
- Taking care to avoid potential harm or danger.
- Showing care and attention.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french cautelos, from latin cautus "warned, prudent", from cavere "to beware".
Examples:
- He was cautious when crossing the street.
- She was cautious with her money.
- He was cautious when handling the fragile vase.
- The driver was cautious on the winding road.
- She was cautious in her approach to the problem.