Synonyms for cautiousness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kaw-shuhs

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɔ ʃəs

Top 10 synonyms for cautiousness

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Définition 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

Example sentences :

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

Antonyms for cautiousness

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