Definitions for cautious

cautious cau·tious

Spelling: [kaw-shuh s]
IPA: /ˈkɔ ʃəs/

Cautious is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 211 anagrams from letters in cautious (aciostuu).

Definitions for cautious

adjective

  1. showing, using, or characterized by caution:

Origin of cautious

First recorded in 1630-40; cauti(on) + -ous

Examples for cautious

Something else was there, which I did see; instantly my cautious advance was arrested.

I would be cautious to even pick them up and God forbid I take them home.

The cautious reply is, "I don't know; are you inclined to give me an offer?"

But we should be cautious in passing our judgment, lest we also be judged.

North Carolina, like many states, had been cautious when it first allowed charter schools and had placed a cap on their growth.

But of course, many middle aged and older Afghans have more than enough experience of violence and disorder to be cautious.

There is cautious optimism that this prompt action may have helped avert a broader outbreak.

My errors, however, have at least made me cautious and doubtful of my own conclusions.

This is a tall order, especially for a president even Sen. Dianne Feinstein calls “too cautious.”

"Be cautious," said the calm voice which had before spoken to him.

Word Value for cautious
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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