cautious
Translation
cautious, careful, wary
Examples
He is a very cautious driver.
He is a very cautious driver.
She was cautious about making promises.
She was cautious about making promises.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) cautious to be careful not to take risks He is a cautious investor.
((to be)) cautious ((about/of sth./-ing)) to be careful about something Be cautious about what you say online.
Similar Words
Synonyms: careful, wary, prudent; Antonyms: reckless, careless, rash
Etymology
From 'caution' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ous', meaning 'full of'. So, 'full of caution'.
Memory Tips
If you are 'full of caution', you are a 'cautious' person.