Cautious

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːʃəs/

Definitions of cautious

adjective describing someone who is careful and avoids risks

Example Sentences

Examples of cautious in a Sentence

formal It is important to be cautious when making financial investments.

informal I would be cautious about lending money to someone you just met.

slang Dude, you gotta be cautious when dealing with that shady guy.

figurative She approached the situation with a cautious mindset, like tiptoeing through a minefield.

Grammatical Forms of cautious

• past tense: cautioned
• plural: cautious
• comparative: more cautious
• superlative: most cautious
• present tense: cautiously
• future tense: will be cautious
• perfect tense: have been cautious
• continuous tense: are being cautious
• singular: cautious
• positive degree: cautious
• infinitive: to be cautious
• gerund: cautiously
• participle: cautioning

Origin and Evolution of cautious

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cautious' originated from the Latin word 'cautus' which means 'careful'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cautious' has retained its meaning of being careful or wary, but has also taken on connotations of being prudent or thoughtful in decision-making.