Cautiousness
showing, using, or characterized by caution:
a cautious man; To be cautious is often to show wisdom.
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adjective
showing or having caution; wary; prudent
adj.
1640s, from caution + -ous. The Latin word for this was cautus “careful, heedful.” Related: Cautiously; cautiousness.
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