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cautiously
[kaw-shuhs-lee]
adverb
in a way that shows alertness and prudence in a hazardous or uncertain situation; carefully; warily.
He stepped cautiously onto the loose planks.
I am cautiously optimistic that both parties will accept the compromise.
Other Word Forms
- hypercautiously adverb
- ultracautiously adverb
- uncautiously adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of cautiously1
Example Sentences
Lawmakers in the US have struck a cautiously optimistic tone.
The Conservatives said they had "cautiously" estimated that the policy would cost £9bn.
Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont then cruised to their target in 14.1 overs, having started somewhat cautiously on a tricky surface, finishing with 40 and 21 respectively.
Former Ford executive and digital consultant Adrian Balfour wrote in a note that he was “cautiously optimistic” about Tesla’s turnaround.
There have been some calls even to arrest Vijay, but given his immense popularity, the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government is treading cautiously.
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