gingerly Synonyms
Strongest:
- reckless
- heedless
- unmindful
- heedless
- rash
- rash
- unmindful
- regardless
- careless
- careless
- unsafe
- brash
- unsafe
- brash
- unguarded
- bold
- reckless
- impetuous
- unguarded
- impetuous
- bold
- regardless
Strong:
- venturesome
- thoughtless
- injudicious
- negligent
- lax
- incautious
- unwary
- asleep
- injudicious
- venturesome
- lax
- inconsiderate
- unwary
- remiss
- inconsiderate
- incautious
- remiss
- thoughtless
- inattentive
- asleep
- imprudent
- inattentive
- imprudent
- negligent
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, wary, cautious, circumspect,guarded, safe, alert, heedful, chary, conservative
reckless, heedless, unmindful, heedless, rash, rash, unmindful, regardless,careless, careless
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.
