cautious
KAW-shuhs/ˈkɔːʃəs/
- 1Careful to avoid danger or mistakes, and not taking risks.
Like checking both ways many times before you step off the curb.
She was very cautious when crossing the busy road.
He gave a cautious answer because he was not sure yet.
Similarcareful, wary, prudent, guarded, circumspect
Oppositereckless, rash, careless, incautious
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Origin
From the word "caution" plus "-ous." "Caution" comes from Latin "cautus."