Cautious
Cautious adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.
Keen and cautious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Keen" instead an adjective "Cautious".
Nearby Words: caution, cautiously
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Becky is keen to have an adventure and finally follow through on the plans to spend some time in Africa that they've been discussing for years, while Andy is so cautious about his family's safety that he becomes crippled by anxiety about a decision over washing the salad before dinner.
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Keen and Cautious. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cautious/keen
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