Meaning & use
Cautiousness
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The quality of being careful to avoid potential problems, dangers, or mistakes.
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The doctor's cautiousness in prescribing new medication reassured the patient.
Investors showed increased cautiousness after the market crash.
A note on using this word
A close synonym of 'caution,' though 'cautiousness' more specifically emphasizes the personal quality or disposition rather than the act itself.
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recklessnesscarelessness
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