B2adjectivepsychology
US/ˈkɑː.ʃəs/
UK/ˈkɔː.ʃəs/
careful to avoid danger or problems, and not taking risks
In context
Be cautious when someone online offers you a job that sounds too good.
Doctors are cautious about giving antibiotics to young children.
He's a cautious driver who never goes over the speed limit.
Words that go with cautious
adjective + preposition
- cautious aboutInvestors are cautious about buying land right now.
adjective + noun
- cautious approachThe bank is taking a cautious approach to new loans.
- cautious optimismThere is cautious optimism that prices will fall next year.
- cautious driverMy dad is a cautious driver, even on empty roads.
adverb + adjective
- extremely cautiousBe extremely cautious when crossing this road.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
You should cautious when you drive at night.Correct: You should be cautious when you drive at night.