7
cautious(adjective, careful, thoughtful, watchful, tactful)
5
provident(adjective, careful, thoughtful, watchful)
5
prudent(adjective, careful, thoughtful, cautious, watchful)
3
careful(adjective, thoughtful, cautious, watchful, tactful)
3
circumspect(adjective, careful, thoughtful, cautious, watchful)
3
discreet(adjective, sensible, careful, thoughtful, cautious)
3
foreseeing
3
foresighted
3
gingerly(adjective, careful, thoughtful, cautious, watchful)
3
noncommittal(adjective, cautious, tactful, circumspect)
3
precautionary
3
wary(adjective, careful, thoughtful, cautious, watchful)
3
watchful(adjective, careful, thoughtful, cautious, tactful)
2
cagey(adjective, careful, thoughtful, cautious, watchful)
2
canny
2
chary(adjective, careful, thoughtful, cautious, watchful)
2
forethoughtful(noun, adjective, careful, thoughtful, watchful)
2
guarded(adjective, careful, thoughtful, cautious, watchful)
2
reserved(verb, adjective, cautious, tactful, circumspect)
2
safe(adjective, careful, thoughtful, cautious, watchful)
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