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Word: Cautious
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from caution, on the pattern of pairs such as ambition, ambitious
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɔːʃəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Short Definition:careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Examples:- a cautious driver
- firms have been unusually cautious about hiring new workers
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