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cautious

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɔʃəs/ · UK /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious means: Careful to avoid danger, mistakes, or unnecessary risks.

adjective

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Careful to avoid danger, mistakes, or unnecessary risks.

  • Be cautious on the wet steps.
  • She is cautious about lending money.
  • He gave a cautious answer to the question.

How to use it: cautious about something/doing something (They are cautious about buying a house.)

Similar words: careful, wary

Opposites: careless, reckless

Common phrases: cautious about something, cautious approach, cautious optimism

Questions about cautious

What does cautious mean?

Careful to avoid danger, mistakes, or unnecessary risks.

What is cautious in other languages?

Türkçe: temkinli · Español: cauteloso · Français: prudent · Deutsch: vorsichtig · Italiano: prudente · 日本語: 慎重な

How do you pronounce cautious?

In American English /ˈkɔʃəs/; in British English /ˈkɔːʃəs/.

How do you use cautious in a sentence?

Be cautious on the wet steps. She is cautious about lending money.

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