: careful about avoiding danger or risk
cautious investors
cautious optimism
cautiously
adverb
cautiousness
noun
Examples of cautious in a Sentence
Any cautious tourist will guard her passport.
You cannot be overly cautious when you're driving in snow.
He answered the question with a cautious reply.
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The Chiefs, who have a history of being cautious with their rookies during summer practices, nonetheless had Simmons participate in non-team drills during rookie minicamp last month.
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7) Be cautious with payment methods: Use secure payment options like credit cards, which often offer better fraud protection than wire transfers, gift cards or cryptocurrency.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
Be cautious not to overuse vinegar in the dishwasher, as the acid can degrade certain rubber components, like gaskets and filters.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
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Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Here are some tips to choose high-quality olive oil:
Be cautious with olive oils that bear significantly lower prices.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
Get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web.
7) Be cautious with payment methods: Use secure payment options like credit cards, which often offer better fraud protection than wire transfers, gift cards or cryptocurrency.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
Be cautious not to overuse vinegar in the dishwasher, as the acid can degrade certain rubber components, like gaskets and filters.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
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“Cautious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cautious. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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cautious
adjective
cau·tious
ˈkȯ-shəs 
: marked by or given to caution
a cautious reply
cautiously
adverb
cautiousness
noun
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