as in careful
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
a cautious approach to everyday living
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Recent Examples of cautious
Just be cautious if your skin is sensitive—its intensity means a little goes a long way.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 May 2025
The result is that much of this rising inventory remains idle on the market, and sellers are increasingly being forced to lower prices to attract cautious buyers.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Given how the harrowing images and videos from Gaza are galvanizing world opinion, Mr. Levy predicted that Mr. Starmer might be forced to cast aside his cautious approach.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Macy’s just beat first-quarter earnings expectations but cut its 2025 guidance because of tariffs and cautious consumer spending.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 29 May 2025
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 May 2025
The result is that much of this rising inventory remains idle on the market, and sellers are increasingly being forced to lower prices to attract cautious buyers.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Given how the harrowing images and videos from Gaza are galvanizing world opinion, Mr. Levy predicted that Mr. Starmer might be forced to cast aside his cautious approach.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Macy’s just beat first-quarter earnings expectations but cut its 2025 guidance because of tariffs and cautious consumer spending.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautious
Adjective
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Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
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But as the Trump administration has rolled out immigration policies targeting Venezuelans, Haitians and Cubans, GOP officials in Miami have had to draw a careful balance between supporting the White House and the many immigrants in their district affected by Trump’s immigration agenda.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The pattern has left Iranians wary that any sign of instability is met with brutal suppression.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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Does the entertainment industry have a right to be wary of AI at this stage?—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Find the right time: Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible. Be alert to warning signs: Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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But her watchful, alert bearing imbues the character with a sort of unspoken backstory.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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“Cautious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautious. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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