Cautiousness

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being cautious; wariness uncountable, usually

    "This extreme cautiousness, which was, indeed, the most remarkable feature in his character, still made itself prominent after his elevation."

  2. 2
    the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger wordnet

Synonyms

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calculationcanninesscarecarefulnesscautioncaution

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"This extreme cautiousness, which was, indeed, the most remarkable feature in his character, still made itself prominent after his elevation."

Etymology

From cautious + -ness.

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