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单词 cautiously
释义

cautious

adjective

cau·​tious ˈkȯ-shəs How to pronounce cautious (audio)
: careful about avoiding danger or risk
cautious investors
cautious optimism
cautiously adverb
cautiousness noun

Synonyms

  • alert
  • careful
  • chary
  • circumspect
  • conservative
  • considerate
  • gingerly
  • guarded
  • heedful
  • safe
  • wary
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Example Sentences

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.
Recent Examples on the Web That said, the SF Baykeeper advises individuals to be cautious when considering going in the water or consuming fish, particularly shellfish, caught in the lake. Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2022 Both men had been cautious during the talks to tamp down expectations of a Cold War breakthrough on arms control or greater political openings. Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 The pitcher’s injury isn’t believed to be serious, the team was being cautious by placing him on the IL, and he is expected to be back in the Dodgers rotation in time for the playoffs. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Without Rall, who was taking the SAT, Geiger was cautious going into the Bronco Roundup last weekend at Kit Carson Park. Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Ovitz is also cautious to employ a proper contract up front when consigning a work for sale. Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2022 But there’s one area of technology where CFOs are still cautious—cryptocurrencies. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 This summer, opera has returned to the main stage — an intimate 918-seat theater — but, to be cautious, no ancillary events were scheduled. New York Times, 19 Aug. 2022 While many financial experts recommend having three to six months’ worth of expenses saved, Persaud is more cautious. Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see caution entry 1

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

cautious

adjective

cau·​tious ˈkȯ-shəs How to pronounce cautious (audio)
: showing or using care to avoid trouble or danger

cautiously

adverb

as in deliberately

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • deliberately
  • slowly
  • carefully
  • sluggishly
  • slow
  • leisurely
  • heavily
  • purposefully
  • pokily
  • ploddingly
  • laggardly
  • tardily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • quickly
  • rapidly
  • swiftly
  • briskly
  • hastily
  • speedily
  • immediately
  • fast
  • promptly
  • swift
  • readily
  • quick
  • apace
  • soon
  • recklessly
  • fleetly
  • rashly
  • impulsively
  • impetuously
  • abruptly
  • snappily
  • meteorically
  • suddenly
  • presto
  • full tilt
  • posthaste
  • pronto
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