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sparing(sensible, wise, practical, considerate, prudent)
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subtle
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taking it slow(expression, idiom, careful, thoughtful, prudent)
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tentative(careful, thoughtful, prudent, watchful, judicious)
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thrifty(sensible, wise, practical, considerate, prudent)
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trustless
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uncredulous
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unpersuadable
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up to snuff(expression, idiom, cunning)
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uptight(suspicious, wary, mistrustful, distrustful)
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walking on eggs(expression, idiom, careful, considerate, prudent)
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