CAUTIOUS Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word cautious. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CAUTIOUS
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alert | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • engaged in or accustomed to close observation noun • condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action • a warning serves to make you more alert to danger • an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger adjective satellite • quick and energetic • mentally perceptive and responsive verb • warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness | ||||||||
careful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • exercising caution or showing care or attention adjective satellite • cautiously attentive • unhurried and with care and dignity • full of cares or anxiety • mindful of the future in spending money | ||||||||
circumspect | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • heedful of potential consequences | ||||||||
considerate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • showing concern for the rights and feelings of others | ||||||||
diligent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks adjective satellite • quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness | ||||||||
discreet | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint adjective satellite • unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic • heedful of potential consequences | ||||||||
guarded | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • prudent | ||||||||
heedful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention adjective satellite • cautiously attentive • giving attention | ||||||||
prudent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment | ||||||||
restrained | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • under restraint adjective satellite • cool and formal in manner • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes • not showy or obtrusive • prudent | ||||||||
scrupulous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled adjective satellite • characterized by extreme care and great effort | ||||||||
vigilant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger | ||||||||
watchful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • engaged in or accustomed to close observation adjective satellite • experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger | ||||||||
conservative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion noun • a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas • a member of a Conservative Party adjective satellite • having social or political views favoring conservatism • avoiding excess • unimaginatively conventional • conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class | ||||||||
timid | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • showing fear and lack of confidence • lacking self-confidence noun • people who are fearful and cautious adjective satellite • lacking conviction or boldness or courage |