as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
the cautiousness of drivers on the icy roadways was largely responsible for the accident-free day
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Noun
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Yet the combination of startle, confusion, at least nineteen warning and caution messages, inconsistent information, and lack of recent experience hand-flying the aircraft led the crew to enter a dangerous stall.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025 -
On especially hot summer days, err on the side of caution.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The scene serves as a powerful example of prudence, which is often misunderstood, as the team faces the challenging decision of how to save and manage the energy needed to bring the module back.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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This is emblematic of transit leaders’ lack of fiscal prudence.—
Micky Horstman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Grief does make people do uncharacteristic things, and that can be hurtful to those who need care and compassion the most.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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The sixteen other people were assessed at the site, but did not need additional medical care, per NBC Miami.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Cautiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautiousness. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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