Cautious and Venturesome
Opposite meaning words
Cautious
Cautious adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.
Usage example: a cautious approach to everyday living
Nearby Words: caution, cautiously
Venturesome
Venturesome adjective - Inclined or willing to take risks.
Usage example: a venturesome child tried to climb the huge tree
Cautious is an antonym for venturesome.
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Venturesome and Cautious. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cautious/venturesome
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