cautious

• Descreve uma pessoa que age com cuidado para evitar riscos, perigos ou problemas; que é prudente e atenta antes de tomar decisões.

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

1. Careful and deliberateB1formal

   Showing careful forethought to avoid potential dangers or mistakes.

   Cauteloso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosalertcarefulcharycircumspectdeliberateguardedprudentvigilantwarywatchful

   Antônimoscarelessfoolhardyimprudentincautiousrashreckless

2. Moderate and restrainedB2formal

   Avoiding excess or extremes; prudent in behavior or consumption.

   Moderado e contido

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscarefulconservativemeasuredmoderateprudentrestrainedtemperate

   Antônimosimmoderateincautiousrashreckless

• Substantivo que designa pessoas que procuram evitar perigos, riscos ou problemas potenciais, frequentemente caracterizadas por medo ou desconfiança.

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.

   Pessoas cautelosas

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscarefulcircumspectprudentvigilantwarywatchful