| English adjective: cautious | |||
| 1. | cautious showing careful forethought | ||
| Samples | Reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions. A cautious driver. | ||
| Similar | cagey, cagy, chary, fabian, gingerly, guarded, overcautious, restrained | ||
| See also | careful, unadventurous | ||
| Antonyms | incautious | ||
| 2. | cautious avoiding excess | ||
| Samples | A conservative estimate. | ||
| Synonyms | conservative | ||
| Similar | moderate | ||
| Antonyms | immoderate | ||
| English noun: cautious | |||
| 1. | cautious (group) people who are fearful and cautious | ||
| Samples | Whitewater rafting is not for the timid. | ||
| Synonyms | timid | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | people | ||
| Antonyms | brave | ||