cautious

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

cau·tious BrE [ˈkɔːʃəs] NAmE [ˈkɔːʃəs] adjective
being careful about what you say or do, especially to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks
•The government has been cautious in its response to the report.
•They've taken a very cautious approach.
•They expressed cautious optimism about a solution to the crisis.
•~ about sb/sth | ~ about doing sth He was very cautious about committing himself to anything.
Derived Words: ↑cautiously ▪ ↑cautiousness

Word Origin:
[cautious cautiously cautiousness] mid 17th cent.: from ↑caution, on the pattern of pairs such as ambition, ambitious.

Which Word?:
cautious / careful
A cautious person is nervous that something may be dangerous or unwise, so they only do it very slowly or after a lot of thought. (opposite= rash)
A careful person is not nervous but does take extra care to make sure that everything is correct or nothing goes wrong. (opposite= careless)
Notice also:
▪ Be careful ▪ / ▪ Take care ▪ when you drive on icy roads.
▪ Caution ▪ / ▪ Warning ▪ - thin ice.

Example Bank:
•He accused the government of being unduly cautious.
•He warned us to be cautious of accepting their statements as fact.
•Her experiences have made her cautious.
•What's made you so suddenly cautious?
•cautious about spending money
•They've taken a very cautious approach.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  conservative, timid
• Từ trái nghĩa / Antonyms:
  incautious, brave