Cautious and Dubious

Cautious

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

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

Nearby Words: caution, cautiously

Dubious

Dubious adjective - Giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged.

Cautious and dubious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cautious" instead an adjective "Dubious".

Nearby Words: dubiety, dubiousness, dubiously
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