a. | 1. | Attentive to examine probable effects and consequences of acts with a view to avoid danger or misfortune; prudent; circumspect; wary; watchful; |
Noun | 1. | cautious - people who are fearful and cautious; "whitewater rafting is not for the timid" Synonyms: timid |
Adj. | 1. | cautious - showing careful forethought; "reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions"; "a cautious driver" Antonyms: incautious - lacking in caution; "an incautious remark"; "incautious talk" |
2. | cautious - avoiding excess; "a conservative estimate" Synonyms: conservative | |
3. | cautious - cautious in attitude and careful in actions; prudent; "a cautious answer"; "very cautious about believing everything she was told" | |
4. | cautious - unwilling to take risks |