9
stingy(adjective, mean, careful, cautious, prudent)
9
vigilant(adjective, reasonable, sensible, deliberate, restrained)
8
canny(adjective, mean, save, careful, practical)
8
considerate(adjective, reasonable, sensible, delicate, alert)
8
distrustful(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant, meek)
7
loath(adjective, modest, humble, careful, shy)
7
miserly(adjective, close, mean, spare, careful)
7
niggardly(close, mean, cheap, narrow, prudent)
7
parsimonious(adjective, close, mean, spare, careful)
7
provident(adjective, mean, save, careful, thoughtful)
7
saving(adjective, close, mean, spare, save)
6
alert(adjective, reasonable, sensible, deliberate, restrained)
6
bashful(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
6
hesitant(adjective, delicate, restrained, modest, humble)
5
calculating(adjective, sensible, delicate, restrained, alert)
5
conservative(adjective, reasonable, sensible, deliberate, restrained)
5
mindful(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, aware)
5
mistrustful(adjective, cautious, suspicious, wary, watchful)
5
particular(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, cautious)
5
restrained(adjective, careful, thoughtful, hesitant, reserved)
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