cautious Antonyms
Strongest:
- rash
- unguarded
- unmindful
- bold
- impetuous
- reckless
- regardless
- unsafe
- unguarded
- unmindful
- rash
- reckless
- venturesome
- venturesome
- heedless
- unwary
- careless
- unwary
- impetuous
- heedless
- regardless
- careless
- unsafe
- bold
Strong:
- inattentive
- remiss
- neglectful
- incautious
- negligent
- imprudent
- lax
- brash
- asleep
- inattentive
- lax
- injudicious
- remiss
- brash
- imprudent
- negligent
- forgetful
- indiscreet
- thoughtless
- asleep
- incautious
- inconsiderate
- neglectful
- forgetful
- thoughtless
- indiscreet
- injudicious
- inconsiderate
Weak:
Meaning of cautious
cautious (n)
people who are fearful and cautious
cautious (a)
showing careful forethought
cautious (s)
avoiding excess
cautious (a.)
Attentive to examine probable effects and consequences of acts with a view to avoid danger or misfortune; prudent; circumspect; wary; watchful; as, a cautious general.
cautious Sentence Examples
- After the recent break-in, she became more cautious about leaving her windows unlocked.
- He approached the unfamiliar dog cautiously, unsure of its temperament.
- The driver proceeded with cautious speed through the thick fog.
- As the deadline approached, the team became increasingly cautious about meeting project milestones.
- She was cautious about sharing personal information online to protect her privacy.
- The hiker navigated the rocky terrain with cautious steps to avoid slipping.
- The company adopted a cautious approach to expansion in light of the uncertain economic climate.
- The doctor advised the patient to be cautious about consuming foods that could exacerbate their allergies.
- The diplomat spoke cautiously, mindful of not causing offense during the sensitive negotiations.
- Investors are becoming more cautious amid concerns about market volatility.
FAQs About the word cautious
people who are fearful and cautious, showing careful forethought, avoiding excessAttentive to examine probable effects and consequences of acts with a view to a
wary,careful, alert, heedful,circumspect, guarded, thoughtful, conservative, considerate, safe
rash, unguarded, unmindful, bold, impetuous, reckless, regardless, unsafe, unguarded, unmindful
After the recent break-in, she became more cautious about leaving her windows unlocked.
He approached the unfamiliar dog cautiously, unsure of its temperament.
The driver proceeded with cautious speed through the thick fog.
As the deadline approached, the team became increasingly cautious about meeting project milestones.
