Term: cautious
cautious (adj) /ˈkɔː.ʃəs/
Similar to: careful; wary; guarded; prudent; vigilant Definition: avoiding unnecessary risks or mistakes; being careful about what you say or do because you are aware of potential danger. Translation: piesardzīgs, piesardzīgas, apdomīgs Examples: “The company is taking a cautious approach to expanding into new markets.” “He is very cautious about giving out his personal information online.” “The driver was cautious as he navigated the narrow, winding mountain road.”
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
cautious (adjective)marked by or given to - caution cautious investors cautious optimism
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
cautious (adjective)having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
SYNONYMS:
alert, cautious, chary, circumspect, conservative, considerate, gingerly, guarded, heedful, safe, waryRELATED WORDS:
advertent, attentive, awake, observant, regardful, vigilant, watchful; hypercautious; foresighted, foresightful, forethoughtful, provident, thoughtful; cagey ( cagy), calculating, canny, shrewd; deliberate, slow; ultracareful, ultracautiousNEAR ANTONYMS:
bold, brash, impetuous, rash, reckless, venturesome; asleep, inattentive, regardless; inconsiderate, thoughtless; lax, neglectful, negligent, remiss; imprudent, indiscreet, injudicious; absentminded, forgetful; inadvertent, unintentional, unplanned