Cautious Definition & Meaning
cautious
- adjective
- showing careful forethought; "reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions"; "a cautious driver"
- avoiding excess; "a conservative estimate"
- noun
- people who are fearful and cautious; "whitewater rafting is not for the timid"
"Cautious" in song lyrics
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"Beware, be cautious"
Algorithm — Suffer Great Nation -
"Slitting with a knife as obviously cautious"
Awol One — Solitude -
"Somebody should've been way more cautious"
Bavu Blakes — Highly Anticipated
Words that rhyme with cautious
Usage tips for "cautious"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does cautious mean?
- showing careful forethought; "reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions"; "a cautious driver" avoiding excess; "a conservative estimate" people who are fearful and cautious; "whitewater rafting is not for the timid"
- What part of speech is cautious?
- Cautious is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does cautious have?
- Cautious has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).