CAUTIOUS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CAUTIOUS?

Need another word that means the same as “cautious”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “cautious” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Cautious” are: conservative, careful, wary, aware, heedful, attentive, alert, watchful, vigilant, circumspect, prudent, guarded, chary, mindful, timid

Cautious as a Noun

Definitions of "Cautious" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “cautious” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• People who are fearful and cautious.

Synonyms of "Cautious" as a noun (1 Word)

timid

People who are fearful and cautious. Whitewater rafting is not for the timid.

Cautious as an Adjective

Definitions of "Cautious" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “cautious” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (of an action) characterized by the desire to avoid potential problems or dangers.
• (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
• Avoiding excess.
• Showing careful forethought.

Synonyms of "Cautious" as an adjective (14 Words)

alert	Engaged in or accustomed to close observation. Alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came.
attentive	Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention. Ministers should be more attentive to the interests of taxpayers.
aware	(sometimes followed by `of’) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception. Aware that he had exceeded the speed limit.
careful	Cautiously attentive. He was very careful of his reputation.
chary	Characterized by great caution and wariness. A chary investor.
circumspect	Heedful of potential consequences. Physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use.
conservative	(of surgery or medical treatment) intended to control rather than eliminate a condition, with existing tissue preserved as far as possible. The film was not cheap 30 000 is a conservative estimate.
guarded	Prudent. He has given a guarded welcome to the idea.
heedful	Giving attention. Heedful of the warnings.
mindful	Inclined or willing to do something. I arrived home for the summer ever mindful of my obligations to my parents.
prudent	Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. A prudent manager.
vigilant	Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. The burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbours.
wary	Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems. Taught to be wary of strangers.
watchful	Experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness. Twenty watchful weary tedious nights.

Usage Examples of "Cautious" as an adjective

• A cautious driver.
• The plan received a cautious welcome.
• Reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions.
• Firms have been unusually cautious about hiring new workers.

Associations of "Cautious" (30 Words)

alert	A warning serves to make you more alert to danger. Police were alerted after three men drove away without paying.
attentive	(often followed by `to’) giving care or attention. The nurse was attentive to her patient.
beware	Be on one’s guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to. We should beware the incompetence of legislators.
careful	Prudent in the use of something, especially money. Careful about one s behavior.
carefully	Taking care or paying attention. They must be carefully handled and stored.
carefulness	The trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger. I admired the carefulness of his work.
chary	Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something. She had been chary of telling the whole truth.
circumspect	Heedful of potential consequences. Physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use.
consider	Regard or treat with consideration respect and esteem. Each application is considered on its merits.
considerate	Showing careful thought. She was unfailingly kind and considerate.
contemplative	A person devoted to the contemplative life. She regarded me with a contemplative eye.
deliberate	Done consciously and intentionally. Jurors deliberated the fate of those charged.
discreet	Careful and prudent in one’s speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment. A discreet investor.
discreetly	In an intentionally unobtrusive manner. She coughed discreetly.
heed	Pay close attention to give heed to. If he heard he paid no heed.
measured	Carefully thought out in advance. She set off with measured tread.
meditative	Deeply or seriously thoughtful. Meditative techniques.
modesty	Behaviour, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency. Modesty forbade her to undress in front of so many people.
muse	A person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist. Yeats muse Maud Gonne.
pensive	Showing pensive sadness. A pensive mood.
ponder	Reflect deeply on a subject. I pondered the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion.
precaution	A precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. We never took precautions.
premeditated	(of an action, especially a crime) thought out or planned beforehand. A premeditated crime.
preoccupied	Engrossed in thought; distracted. She seemed a bit preoccupied.
prudent	Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. More prudent to hide than to fight.
solicitous	Full of anxiety and concern. Solicitous parents.
thoughtful	Taking heed giving close and thoughtful attention. He was attentive and thoughtful.
warn	Give (someone) cautionary advice about their actions or conduct. The director warned him that he might be fired.
wary	Marked by keen caution and watchful prudence. Dogs which have been mistreated often remain very wary of strangers.
watchful	Engaged in or accustomed to close observation. They attended dances under the watchful eye of their father.