cautious person
/kɔːtɪəs ˈpɜːr.sən/ · cau·ti·ous per·son
noun
- A person who is careful and prudent in their actions and decisions, often to avoid risk or danger. The cautious person in the group decided to take the safer route, avoiding the steep cliff.
- A person who is slow to act or make decisions, often due to a lack of confidence or fear of making mistakes. The cautious person in the meeting hesitated before speaking up, unsure of what to say.
Synonyms
prudent personcareful personcautious individualrisk-averse personconservative persontimid personhesitant persondeliberate person
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of being cautious has been present in human societies for centuries, with ancient Greek philosophers like Aristotle emphasizing the importance of caution in decision-making.