cautious

Definition of Cautious in English :

1. cautious, timid

people who are fearful and cautious

Example Sentences:
'whitewater rafting is not for the timid'

2. cautious

showing careful forethought

Example Sentences:
'reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions'
'a cautious driver'

3. cautious, conservative

avoiding excess

Example Sentences:
'a conservative estimate'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Cautious

adjective

showing or having caution; wary; prudent

adjective

full of caution; careful to avoid danger; circumspect; wary

adj.

1. Showing or practicing caution; careful.

2. Tentative or restrained; guarded: felt a cautious optimism that the offer would be accepted.