cautious
people who are fearful and cautious (Freq. 1) - whitewater rafting is not for the timid • Syn: timid • Ant: brave (for: timid) • Hypernyms: people
1. showing careful forethought (Freq. 2) - reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions - a cautious driver • Ant: incautious • Similar to: cagey, cagy, chary, fabian, gingerly, guarded, restrained, overcautious • See Also: careful, unadventurous • Derivationally related forms: caution, cautiousness 2. avoiding excess - a conservative estimate • Syn: conservative • Similar to: moderate
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