Definition of cautious

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Cautious (a.) 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..

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Wareless :: Wareless (n.) Unwary; incautious; unheeding; careless; unaware.
Sly :: Sly (v. t.) Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice; nimble; skillful; cautious; shrewd; knowing; -- in a good sense..
Circumspect :: Circumspect (a.) Attentive to all the circumstances of a case or the probable consequences of an action; cautious; prudent; wary.
Cautiously :: Cautiously (adv.) In a cautious manner.
Discreet :: Discreet (superl.) Possessed of discernment, especially in avoiding error or evil, and in the adaptation of means to ends; prudent; sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious..
Peep :: Peep (v. i.) To look cautiously or slyly; to peer, as through a crevice; to pry..
Charily :: Charily (adv.) In a chary manner; carefully; cautiously; frugally.
Uncautelous :: Uncautelous (a.) Incautious.
Heedful :: Heedful (a.) Full of heed; regarding with care; cautious; circumspect; attentive; vigilant.
Buzz :: Buzz (n.) A whisper; a report spread secretly or cautiously.
Nibblingly :: Nibblingly (adv.) In a nibbling manner; cautiously.
Circumspective :: Circumspective (a.) Looking around every way; cautious; careful of consequences; watchful of danger.
Unheedy :: Unheedy (a.) Incautious; precipitate; heedless.
Cautionary :: Cautionary (a.) Wary; cautious.
Mystery :: Mystery (a.) A profound secret; something wholly unknown, or something kept cautiously concealed, and therefore exciting curiosity or wonder; something which has not been or can not be explained; hence, specifically, that which is beyond human comprehension..
Drop :: Drop (n.) To bestow or communicate by a suggestion; to let fall in an indirect, cautious, or gentle manner; as, to drop hint, a word of counsel, etc..
Careful :: Careful (a.) Taking care; giving good heed; watchful; cautious; provident; not indifferent, heedless, or reckless; -- often followed by of, for, or the infinitive; as, careful of money; careful to do right..
Cautiousness :: Cautiousness (n.) The quality of being cautious.
Beware :: Beware (v. i.) To be on one's guard; to be cautious; to take care; -- commonly followed by of or lest before the thing that is to be avoided.
Shy :: Shy (superl.) Cautious; wary; suspicious.
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