cautious

Definition of cautious in English English dictionary: careful; using or exercising caution; tentative
He took a few cautious steps out the door.; {a} wary, scrupulous, watchful, prudent; avoiding excess; "a conservative estimate; unwilling to take risks cautious in attitude and careful in actions; prudent; "a cautious answer"; "very cautious about believing everything she was told"; Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger. The scientists are cautious about using enzyme therapy on humans He is a very cautious man. = careful rash + cautiously cau·tious·ly David moved cautiously forward and looked over the edge Cautiously, he moved himself into an upright position; Attentive to examine probable effects and consequences of acts with a view to avoid danger or misfortune; prudent; circumspect; wary; watchful; as, a cautious general; avoiding excess; "a conservative estimate"; {s} careful, wary; cautious in attitude and careful in actions; prudent; "a cautious answer"; "very cautious about believing everything she was told"; people who are fearful and cautious; "whitewater rafting is not for the timid"; If you describe someone's attitude or reaction as cautious, you mean that it is limited or careful. He has been seen as a champion of a more cautious approach to economic reform. = circumspect rash + cautiously cau·tious·ly I am cautiously optimistic that a new government will be concerned and aware about the environment Rebel sources have so far reacted cautiously to the threat. rashly. careful to avoid danger or risks caution; showing careful forethought; "reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions"; "a cautious driver"; unwilling to take risks
cautious optimism: positive feeling which is somewhat reserved, restrained feeling of optimism
cautious statement: a statement made with careful qualifications
cautiously: {a} in a cautious manner, prudently
cautiousness: {n} watchfulness, prudence, care
cautiously: with caution or prudence or tact; "she ventured cautiously downstairs"; "they handled the incident with kid gloves"
cautiously: in a conservative manner; "we estimated the number of demonstrators conservatively at 200,000 "
cautiously: carefully, warily
cautiously: In a cautious manner
cautiously: with caution or prudence or tact; "she ventured cautiously downstairs"; "they handled the incident with kid gloves
cautiousness: The quality of being cautious
cautiousness: the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of caution"
cautiousness: {i} wariness, carefulness, watchfulness
cautiousness: The state of being cautious; wariness
over cautious: excessively careful
very cautious: very careful