This drama is missing something. All it is is a simple cautionary tale with no real depth.
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Cautionary
//ˈkɔʃəˌnɛɹi//
Synonyms for "cautionary" (22 found)
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2 translations across 1 languages.
Spanish
2 entries- cautelar adj (serving to caution or warn — see also admonitory)
- precautorio adj (serving to caution or warn — see also admonitory)
Sample sentences
7 total sentences available.
It's a cautionary tale.
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The company's journey to bankruptcy presented a cautionary tale on the pitfalls of corporate greed.
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Algerians are well aware that what happened to Libya is a cautionary tale.
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