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/
Korean meaning: 신중한, 조심스러운
Korean pronunciation: 코-셔스 (강세: 코)
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
Carefully testing each step before crossing
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Stay cautious and conscious, even when nauseous!
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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.
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“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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