Cautious

a.

1.

Attentive to examine probable effects and consequences of acts with a view to avoid danger or misfortune; prudent; circumspect; wary; watchful; as, a cautious general. Cautious feeling for another's pain. - Byron. Be swift to hear; but cautious of your tongue. - Watts.

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

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