cautionary

• Warnend oder mahnend; dazu dienend, vor einer Gefahr oder einem Fehler zu warnen. Oft in Wendungen wie 'cautionary tale' (warnendes Beispiel) gebraucht.

Serving as a warning or intended to warn against potential danger or mistakes.

1. Serving as a warningB2formal

   Intended to warn or advise against something dangerous or undesirable.

   Warnend

   • The story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed.
   • The government issued a cautionary statement about the storm.
   • Her experience is a cautionary example for young investors.

   Synonymeadmonitorydeterrentdissuasiveexemplarymonitorywarning