adjective
marked by careful prudence especially in reducing or avoiding risk or danger
a cautious approach to marriage
Synonyms: calculating, careful, chary, circumspect, considerate, discreet, gingerly, guarded, safe, wary
Related Word: alert, vigilant, watchful; cagey, canny, cozy, foresighted, precautious, shrewd; forethoughtful, prethoughtful, provident, prudent; calculating, scheming, shrewd; expedient, judicious, politic
Idioms: on one's guard, on the safe side, playing it safe
Contrasted words: daring, rash, reckless, venturesome; headlong, impetuous, precipitate
Antonyms: adventurous, temerarious