cautious

CEFRB2

/ˈkɔːʃəs/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Careful to avoid danger or mistakes.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Using or exercising caution; careful; tentative

Examples

  • As far as Bob is concerned, anything goes. By contrast, Jane is very cautious.

  • He is too cautious to try anything new.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

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In context

  • The government has been cautious in its response to the report.

  • He took a few cautious steps toward the cave.

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Origin

adjective

From cauti(on) + -ous. Compare Latin cautus.