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CAUTIOUS Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word cautious. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word cautious. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For CAUTIOUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cautious, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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