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Antonyms for cautiousness
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : kaw-shuhs |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɔ ʃəs |
Definition of cautiousness
Origin :- 1640s, from caution + -ous. The Latin word for this was cautus "careful, heedful." Related: Cautiously; cautiousness.
- As in prudence : noun carefulness
- As in carefulness : noun caution
- As in chariness : noun caution
- As in circumspection : noun caution
- Cautiousness too is foreign to them—the heavy reasonable cautiousness which is our glory.
- Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
- "Cautiousness," slow and sure, would speak in a gentle adagio.
- Extract from : « Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) » by Various
- They all moved slowly and heavily with a strange sort of cautiousness.
- Extract from : « Mother » by Maksim Gorky
- There was no timidity in him, even if his cautiousness was excessive.
- Extract from : « The Roll-Call » by Arnold Bennett
- Cautiousness—In the Hindoos, large; in Bellingham, moderate.
- Extract from : « The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction » by Various
- All the cautiousness of the Scotchman the Dutchman has, but not the enterprise and industry.
- Extract from : « Dutch Life in Town and Country » by P. M. Hough
- This man generally has Cautiousness and Continuity well developed, and Hope deficient.
- Extract from : « The Psychology of Salesmanship » by William Walker Atkinson
- At every stage our watchfulness and cautiousness increased, and also the tension of our nerves.
- Extract from : « Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 2 (of 2) » by Sven Hedin
- With an oath, the man commanded him to speak, but daddy rode calmly on; his indignation got the better of his cautiousness.
- Extract from : « Little Wolf » by M. A. Cornelius
- Ralph's cautiousness answered a double purpose; it enabled him to tread surely, and it was mistaken by Jim for weakness.
- Extract from : « The Wit and Humor of America, Volume I. (of X.) » by Various
Synonyms for cautiousness
- alertness
- calculation
- canniness
- care
- carefulness
- caution
- cautiousness
- chariness
- circumspection
- discretion
- economy
- foresight
- foresightedness
- forethought
- forethoughtfulness
- frugality
- heedfulness
- judiciousness
- mindfulness
- moderation
- precaution
- providence
- prudence
- restraint
- sense
- sophrosyne
- temperance
- thrift
- vigilance
- wariness
- watchfulness
- wisdom
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