Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Careful and avoiding unnecessary risks or potential problems.
Cautious
/ˈkɔːʃəs/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
If I had not been cautious, I would have been killed.
But with Grace here and in this cautious mood, never.
Three streets over, no time to be cautious.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word cautus, the past participle of cavere, meaning to take care, be careful. Entered the English language in the late Middle Ages.
Usage Statistics:
105 mentions per 1 million words 
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