Meaning & Definition of Cautious in English
English⟶
Cautious
/kɔʃəs/
noun
1. People who are fearful and cautious
- "Whitewater rafting is not for the timid"
synonym:
- timid,
- cautious
adjective
1. Showing careful forethought
- "Reserved and cautious
- Never making swift decisions"
- "A cautious driver"
synonym:
- cautious
2. Avoiding excess
- "A conservative estimate"
synonym:
- cautious,
- conservative
Examples of using
You must be cautious.
Tom thinks that Mary is being unnecessarily cautious.
He is too cautious to try anything new.