Definition of Cautious

careful; watchful

Examples of Cautious in a sentence

Remaining cautious, the police officer shined his flashlight slowly into the abandoned building.  🔊

The tour guide warned the family to be cautious when it came to wild animals or leaving food at their campsite.  🔊

The driver was cautious when he approached the wreck, making sure to drive slowly around the debris.  🔊

Students should be cautious when crossing the street so that they don’t get hit by a speeding car.  🔊

Even though we are great swimmers, my overly cautious father made us wear life jackets while in the boat.  🔊

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