38 entries under cautious topic. ×

33
reluctant(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
18
hesitant(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble, shy)
15
shy(adjective, quiet, slow, doubtful, hesitant)
9
chary(adjective, modest, humble, careful, shy)
8
diffident(adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
3
guarded(adjective, suspicious, wary)
2
cagey(adjective, suspicious, wary)
2
careful(adjective, suspicious, wary)
2
circumspect(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
2
prudent(adjective, suspicious, wary)
2
restrained(adjective, suspicious, wary)
2
suspicious(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
2
wary(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
1
doubtful(slow, uncertain, shy, hesitant)
1
fastidious(suspicious, wary, unwillingness)
1
heedful(adjective, suspicious, wary)
1
leery(adjective, suspicious, wary)
1
mindful(adjective, suspicious, wary)
1
safe(suspicious, wary)
1
scrupulous(suspicious, wary, unwillingness)
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