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- [kaw-shuh s]
- /ˈkɔ ʃəs/
- /ˈkɔːʃəsnəs/
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- [kaw-shuh s]
- /ˈkɔ ʃəs/
Definitions of cautiousness word
- adjective cautiousness showing, using, or characterized by caution: a cautious man; To be cautious is often to show wisdom. 1
- noun cautiousness The state of being cautious; wariness. 1
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Origin of cautiousness
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; cauti(on) + -ous
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Parts of speech for Cautiousness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cautiousness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cautiousness
noun cautiousness
- frugality — the quality of being frugal, or prudent in saving; the lack of wastefulness: Many people who have lived through periods of economic deprivation develop lifelong habits of frugality and are almost never tempted by wasteful consumption.
- restraint — a restraining action or influence: freedom from restraint.
- wisdom — the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
- foresight — care or provision for the future; provident care; prudence.
- moderation — the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.
Antonyms for cautiousness
noun cautiousness
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- thoughtlessness — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
- carelessness — not paying enough attention to what one does: a careless typist.
- indiscretion — lack of discretion; imprudence.
- negligence — the quality, fact, or result of being negligent; neglect: negligence in discharging one's responsibilities.
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