cautious

/kˈɔʃəs/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. showing careful forethought
   “reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions”
2. avoiding excess
   “a conservative estimate”

noun

1. people who are fearful and cautious
   “whitewater rafting is not for the timid”

Synonyms for cautious

• cagey
• fabian
• gingerly
• guarded
• overcautious
• conservative
• moderate
• timid

Antonyms of cautious

• incautious

Words that rhyme with cautious

• nauseous