cautious

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈkɔːʃəs/

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Adjective

Positive cautious

Comparative more cautious

Superlative most cautious

1. Someone who is cautious is careful, uses or exercises caution, and is tentative.
   • Synonyms: alert and careful
   • Antonyms: neglecting and careless

   He took a few cautious steps out the door when he heard the sirens.