gingerly Synonyms
Strongest:
- brash
- regardless
- unmindful
- unmindful
- unsafe
- careless
- careless
- heedless
- rash
- regardless
- unguarded
- unguarded
- heedless
- unsafe
- impetuous
- reckless
- reckless
- brash
- bold
- rash
- bold
- impetuous
Strong:
- imprudent
- asleep
- inconsiderate
- venturesome
- negligent
- lax
- incautious
- lax
- injudicious
- asleep
- unwary
- negligent
- thoughtless
- incautious
- remiss
- unwary
- remiss
- inconsiderate
- inattentive
- venturesome
- inattentive
- imprudent
- thoughtless
- injudicious
Weak:
gingerly Meaning
gingerly (s)
with extreme care or delicacy
gingerly (r)
in a gingerly manner
gingerly (adv.)
Cautiously; timidly; fastidiously; daintily.
gingerly Sentence Examples
- The librarian gingerly lifted the fragile manuscript from its shelf.
- The climber gingerly traversed the narrow ledge, his every step a calculated risk.
- The surgeon gingerly stitched the wound, taking great care not to damage the surrounding tissue.
- The child gingerly approached the stranger, unsure of their intentions.
- The antique collector gingerly handled the precious porcelain vase, its value apparent in every delicate touch.
- The teacher gingerly corrected the student's essay, knowing the importance of constructive criticism.
- The kitten gingerly explored its new surroundings, its tiny paws navigating the unfamiliar terrain.
- The patient gingerly moved his injured leg, wincing slightly at the pain.
- The investigator gingerly searched the crime scene, hoping to find a single piece of evidence.
- The artist gingerly applied the final brushstrokes to his masterpiece, finishing a work of art that had taken years to create.
FAQs About the word gingerly
with extreme care or delicacy, in a gingerly mannerCautiously; timidly; fastidiously; daintily.
careful, cautious, wary, alert,guarded, safe, conservative, considerate, chary, circumspect
brash, regardless, unmindful, unmindful, unsafe, careless,careless, heedless, rash, regardless
The librarian gingerly lifted the fragile manuscript from its shelf.
The climber gingerly traversed the narrow ledge, his every step a calculated risk.
The surgeon gingerly stitched the wound, taking great care not to damage the surrounding tissue.
The child gingerly approached the stranger, unsure of their intentions.