Cautiously and Recklessly

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Cautiously adverb - As if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact.

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Recklessly is an antonym for cautiously.

Nearby Words: caution, cautious

Recklessly adverb - In a reckless manner.

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Cautiously is an antonym for recklessly.

Nearby Words: reckless, recklessness

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Recklessly and Cautiously. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cautiously/recklessly

Cautiously & Recklessly. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cautiously/recklessly>.

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