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cautious

 

[ ˈkɔːʃəs ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

be cautious

showing care and forethought, especially in avoiding danger or risk

Synonyms

careful, circumspect, prudent, wary

Examples of usage

  • It's important to be cautious when crossing the street.
  • She was cautious with her investments, always researching thoroughly before making a decision.
Context #2 | Noun

exercise caution

care taken to avoid danger or mistakes

Synonyms

prudence, vigilance, wariness

Examples of usage

  • He proceeded with caution, aware of the potential risks.
  • It's always wise to exercise caution when dealing with unfamiliar situations.

Translations

Translations of the word "cautious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cauteloso

🇮🇳 सावधान (savdhaan)

🇩🇪 vorsichtig

🇮🇩 berhati-hati

🇺🇦 обережний

🇵🇱 ostrożny

🇯🇵 用心深い (yōjinbukai)

🇫🇷 prudent

🇪🇸 cauteloso

🇹🇷 dikkatli

🇰🇷 조심스러운 (josimseureoun)

🇸🇦 حذر (hadhar)

🇨🇿 opatrný

🇸🇰 opatrný

🇨🇳 小心谨慎的 (xiǎoxīn jǐnshèn de)

🇸🇮 previden

🇮🇸 varkár

🇰🇿 сақ

🇬🇪 ფრთხილი (prtkhili)

🇦🇿 ehtiyatlı

🇲🇽 cauteloso

Etymology

The word 'cautious' originated from the Latin word 'cautiosus', meaning 'full of foresight'. It entered the English language in the 17th century. The concept of caution has long been valued in human societies, as it is closely linked to survival instincts and the ability to anticipate potential dangers.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,484 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.