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cautious

adjective noun

showing careful forethought

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
C
Ends with
S
Contains
AU
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
B1

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adjective

  1. showing careful forethought

    “reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions”

adjective

  1. avoiding excess

    “a conservative estimate”

noun

  1. people who are fearful and cautious

    “whitewater rafting is not for the timid”

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Example Sentences

reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions
a cautious driver
a conservative estimate
whitewater rafting is not for the timid

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