Cautious and Cunning

Cautious

Cautious adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.

Cunning and cautious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cunning" instead an adjective "Cautious".

Nearby Words: caution, cautiously

Cunning

Cunning adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.

Cautious and cunning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cautious" instead an adjective "Cunning".

Nearby Word: cunningly
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