Cautious and Emboldened

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

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Emboldened is an antonym for cautious.

Nearby Words: caution, cautiously

Emboldened adjective - Inclined or willing to take risks.

Usage example: not too surprisingly, rock climbing tends to attract the more emboldened seekers of outdoor adventure

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Cautious is an antonym for emboldened.

Nearby Word: emboldening

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Emboldened and Cautious. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cautious/emboldened

Cautious & Emboldened. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cautious/emboldened>.

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