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cautious

adjective

  1. full of caution
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːʃəs/

adj

Etymology: From cauti(on) + -ous. Compare Latin cautus.

  1. Using or exercising caution; careful; tentative

    He took a few cautious steps toward the cave.