cautious
adjectivecommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈkɔːʃəs//
- Australia//ˈkoːʃəs//
- Scotland//ˈkɔʃəs//
- //ˈkɔʃəs//
- //ˈkɑʃəs//
Using or exercising caution; careful; tentative
adjective
- 1
Using or exercising caution; careful; tentative
He took a few cautious steps toward the cave.
Etymology
From cauti(on) + -ous. Compare Latin cautus.
Forms
- comparative
- more cautious
- superlative
- most cautious
caught · Of the method of being out in which the striker hits the ball…cause · The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which…caution · Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger;…
cautious · Using or exercising caution; careful; tentative
cavalier · Lacking the proper care or concern for something important,…Cavalier · A small city, the county seat of Pembina County, North…cavalry · An individual unit of this arm of service.