cautious — being careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: being careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːʃəs/
Example Sentences
- My grandma is so cautious that she checks the door lock five times before going to bed.
- The cautious driver checked his mirrors every three seconds.
- Being cautious with his words, the politician answered like a robot reading a manual.
cautious
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkɔːʃəs/]
being careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
The climber was cautious while crossing the narrow bridge.
The explorer was cautious when entering the ancient temple. (CAREFUL + AVOID RISK = CAUTIOUS → cautious means being careful to prevent danger, mistakes, or problems)
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cautiosus' meaning 'wary' or 'heedful', derived from 'cavere' meaning 'to beware' or 'to take care'. The word entered English through Old French and Latin legal terminology.
Breakdown
cauti- (from Latin cavere, to beware) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by') = cautious (full of caution)
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📝Examples
“My grandma is so cautious that she checks the door lock five times before going to bed.”
“The cautious driver checked his mirrors every three seconds.”
“Being cautious with his words, the politician answered like a robot reading a manual.”
“She was cautious about trusting strangers online.”
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