cautious

/kɔʃəs/ nounadjective
8 letters2 syllables10 points in Scrabble®13 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
NOUN
1

People who are fearful and cautious.

ADJECTIVE
1

Avoiding excess.

2

Showing careful forethought.

“reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions”

“a cautious driver”

WORD FORMS
Related formcaution
Related formcautiousness
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Words With Friends®13 points
Double word20 points
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Syllablescau · tious
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