cautious (ˈkɔːʃəs)

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Meaning

Meaning: careful to avoid danger

Careful to avoid problems or risks.

Examples

🗣 She is cautious about lending money.

Etymology

From Latin ‘cautio’ meaning ‘caution, care’.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes careful, prudent behaviour.

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Tags: character, personality

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