Meaning & use
cautious
Careful to avoid danger, mistakes, or unwanted results.
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We took a cautious step onto the slippery path.
She was cautious about agreeing before reading the details.
A note on using this word
Cautious about is common before a noun or an -ing form. Caution is the related noun.
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