Cautious
Cautious adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.
Respectful and cautious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Respectful" instead an adjective "Cautious".
Nearby Words: caution, cautiously
Respectful
Respectful adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.
Cautious and respectful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cautious" instead an adjective "Respectful".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- attentive and cautious
- attentive and respectful
- considerate and cautious
- considerate and respectful
- thoughtful and cautious
- thoughtful and respectful
- solicitous and cautious
- solicitous and respectful
- observant and cautious
- observant and respectful
- careful and cautious
- careful and respectful
- conscientious and cautious
- conscientious and respectful
Both words in one sentence
- Kindhearted Cat Lover: In a distant, respectful way (and while living almost as a wild animal himself), the protagonist enters into a cautious friendship with a wild cat.
Source: Literature / Rogue Male
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