cautious

• Beschreibt eine Person, die bestrebt ist, mögliche Probleme oder Gefahren zu vermeiden, und daher vorsichtig und umsichtig handelt.

Describes someone who is careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.

1. Careful and deliberateB1formal

   Showing careful forethought to avoid potential dangers or mistakes.

   Vorsichtig

   • She is a cautious driver who always checks her mirrors.
   • He gave a cautious response to the risky proposal.
   • The hikers took a cautious approach on the slippery trail.

   Synonymealertcarefulcharycircumspectdeliberateguardedprudentvigilantwarywatchful

   Antonymecarelessfoolhardyimprudentincautiousrashreckless

2. Moderate and restrainedB2formal

   Avoiding excess or extremes; prudent in behavior or consumption.

   Maßvoll und zurückhaltend

   • The doctor advised a cautious diet to improve his health.
   • She made a cautious investment in the stock market.
   • His cautious spending habits helped him save for retirement.

   Synonymecarefulconservativemeasuredmoderateprudentrestrainedtemperate

   Antonymeimmoderateincautiousrashreckless

• Substantiv für Personen, die potenzielle Gefahren, Risiken oder Probleme zu vermeiden suchen und oft von Vorsicht, Zurückhaltung oder Misstrauen geprägt sind.

A noun referring to people who are careful to avoid potential dangers, risks, or problems, often characterized by a sense of fear or wariness.

1. Cautious peopleB2formal

   Individuals who are careful and avoid taking risks, often due to fear or prudence.

   Vorsichtige Menschen

   • The cautious among us always double-check the locks before leaving.
   • Cautious tend to save money rather than invest in risky ventures.
   • In uncertain times, the cautious prefer to wait and see.

   Synonymecarefulcircumspectprudentvigilantwarywatchful