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   Cau·tious

   /ˈkôSHəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers: "a cautious driver"
   • ▪ (of an action) characterized by the desire to avoid potential problems: "the plan received a cautious welcome"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from caution, on the pattern of pairs such as ambition, ambitious.

   Derivatives

   • 1. cautiousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

   • C

     3

   • A

     1

   • U

     1

   • T

     1

   • I

     1

   • O

     1

   • U

     1

   • S

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