cautious

/ˈkɔʊʃəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

cautious means being careful and not taking risks, or being careful about what you say or do.

“She was a cautious driver and always wore a seatbelt.”

2. noun

a cautious person.

“The team’s cautious attitude towards investment cost them a potential profit.”

Synonyms

  • careful
  • circumspect
  • prudent
  • wary

Antonyms

  • impetuous
  • impulsive
  • rash
  • reckless