cautious
adjectives
showing careful forethought
"reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions"; "a cautious driver"
is similar to
characterized by great caution and wariness
"a cagey avoidance of a definite answer"; "chary of the risks involved"; "a chary investor"
is similar to
using cautious slow strategy to wear down opposition; avoiding direct confrontation
"a fabian policy"
is similar to
with extreme care or delicacy
"they proceeded with gingerly footwork over the jagged stones"; "the issue was handled only in a gingerly way"- W.S.White
is similar to
unnecessarily cautious
"sometimes it doesn't pay to be overcautious in business"
see also
exercising caution or showing care or attention
"they were careful when crossing the busy street"; "be careful to keep her shoes clean"; "did very careful research"; "careful art restorers"; "careful of the rights of others"; "careful about one's behavior"
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