cautious
Translation
cautious, careful, wary
Examples
He is a very cautious driver.
He is a very cautious driver.
She is cautious about making promises.
She is cautious about making promises.
Grammar Patterns
a cautious ((noun)) a careful (noun) He is a very cautious driver.
to be cautious about ((sth.)) to be careful about (sth.) She is cautious about making promises.
Similar Words
Synonyms: careful, wary, prudent; Antonyms: reckless, careless, incautious
Etymology
From 'caution' + '-ous' (full of). Literally 'full of caution'.
Memory Tips
Someone who is 'cautious' is full of 'caution'.