adjective

cautious

cautious, careful, wary

He is a very cautious driver.

He is a very cautious driver.

She is cautious about making promises.

She is cautious about making promises.

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.

Synonyms: careful, wary, prudent; Antonyms: reckless, careless, incautious

From 'caution' + '-ous' (full of). Literally 'full of caution'.

Someone who is 'cautious' is full of 'caution'.

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