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cautious

/ˈkɔːʃəs/ noun

In Latin: cautus Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about cautious at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. People who are fearful and cautious.
    whitewater rafting is not for the timid

adjective

  1. Showing careful forethought.
    reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions
  2. Avoiding excess.
    a conservative estimate

Origin

From cauti(on) + -ous. Compare Latin cautus.

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