Definition for Cautious

cautious, adj. [see caution, n.] (webplay: danger, prudent).

  1. Watchful; vigilant; protective; shielding from corruption.
  2. Careful; painstaking; meticulous; [adv.] diligently; in a scrupulous manner; with attentiveness to detail.
  3. Wary; with careful attentiveness.
  4. Shy; tentative; restrained.

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