Skip to content

What is another word for Cautious? – 150 Cautious Synonyms

    Need another word for Cautious? Use these synonyms of Cautious from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    prudent careful wary vigilant watchful guarded restrained discreet judicious discerning hesitant tentative circumspect cautious chary leery apprehensive nervous anxious fearful timid shy diffident reserved conservative sober wise considerate thoughtful deliberate measured mild moderate rational sensible astute sharp keen perceptive alert attentive observant mindful

    Meaning of Cautious

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "cautious" means having, showing, or characterized by a careful and restrained approach to action or decision-making, especially in order to avoid risk or danger.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "cautious" as exercising or showing care or restraint in order to avoid risk or danger.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "cautious" as careful to avoid risks or dangers, or careful not to do or say something that may cause problems.

    Example Uses

    • The hiker was cautious when walking on the steep mountain trail to avoid slipping and falling.
    • She was cautious about investing her money in the stock market, preferring to diversify her portfolio.
    • The doctor was cautious when prescribing medication to her patient, considering the potential side effects.
    • The company was cautious about expanding into new markets, given the current economic uncertainty.
    • The driver was cautious when approaching the intersection, slowing down to check for oncoming traffic.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    reckless impulsive impetuous rash hasty careless negligent lax slack remiss thoughtless incautious foolhardy daring bold adventurous fearless intrepid audacious brash brazen confident overconfident complacent apathetic indifferent

    Related Nouns

    prudence caution wariness vigilance watchfulness restraint discretion judiciousness discernment hesitation tentativeness circumspection apprehension nervousness anxiety fearfulness timidity diffidence reserve conservatism sobriety wisdom consideration thoughtfulness deliberation

    Related Verbs

    warn advise caution alert notify inform apprise brief instruct guide direct counsel prudent beware be cautious watch observe heed attend notice perceive discern distinguish differentiate

    Related Adjectives

    prudent careful wary vigilant watchful guarded restrained discreet judicious discerning hesitant tentative circumspect apprehensive nervous anxious fearful timid shy diffident reserved conservative sober wise considerate thoughtful deliberate measured mild moderate rational sensible