170 entries under cautious topic. ×

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on guard(expression, adjective, idiom, adverb, keen)
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gingerly(adjective, reasonable, sensible, delicate, restrained)
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cagey(adjective, sharp, smart, bright, sensible)
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calculating(adjective, reasonable, sensible, delicate, restrained)
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frugal(adjective, characteristic, quality, careful)
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considerate(adjective, kind, reasonable, sensible, delicate)
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on the lookout(expression, adjective, idiom, sharp, lively)
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safe(adjective, reasonable, sensible, delicate, restrained)
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apprehensive(adjective, deliberate, alert, modest, humble)
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doubting(adjective, careful, suspicious, watchful)
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mindful(adjective, adverb, kind, friendly, deliberate)
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reluctant(adjective, delicate, modest, humble, careful)
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scrupulous(adjective, deliberate, alert, careful, shy)
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sly(adjective, smooth, sharp, careful, cunning)
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on the ball(expression, adjective, idiom, keen, sharp)
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awake(adjective, careful, restless, disturbed)
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aware(adjective, kind, keen, friendly, sensible)
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noncommittal(adjective, restrained, decide, vague, hesitant)
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open-eyed(adjective, keen, sharp, alert, careful)
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provident(adjective, close, mean, sensible, deliberate)
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