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View synonyms for cautiously

cautiously

[kaw-shuhs-lee]

adverb

  1. 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.



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Other Word Forms

  • hypercautiously adverb
  • ultracautiously adverb
  • uncautiously adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cautiously1

First recorded in 1610–20; cautious ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
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Example Sentences

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Lawmakers in the US have struck a cautiously optimistic tone.

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The Conservatives said they had "cautiously" estimated that the policy would cost £9bn.

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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.

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Former Ford executive and digital consultant Adrian Balfour wrote in a note that he was “cautiously optimistic” about Tesla’s turnaround.

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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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