106 entries under careful topic. ×

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all ears(expression, adjective, alert, thoughtful)
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buttoned up(expression, adjective, secure, short)
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concerned(thoughtful, sober, attentive, prudent)
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constrained(vague, cautious, suspicious, wary)
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defensive(adjective, alert, defensive)
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evasive(adjective, vague, reserved, wary)
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forethoughtful(thoughtful, prudent, watchful, judicious)
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hesitant(adjective, delicate, restrained, safe)
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on the watch(expression, adjective, idiom, adverb, alert)
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open-eyed(adjective, keen, anxious, alert)
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precautious(adjective, thoughtful, cautious, watchful)
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prepared(adjective, alert, cautious, attentive)
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sagacious(adjective, cautious, prudent, tactful)
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sharp(adjective, keen, anxious, alert)
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shrewd(adjective, thoughtful, prudent, wary)
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sleepless(keen, anxious, alert, cautious)
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tactful(adjective, vague, cautious, wary)
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timid(adjective, moderate, delicate, safe)
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unadventurous(sure, safe, prudent, conventional)
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wakeful(adjective, keen, care, anxious, alert)
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