Cautious

Synonyms for cautious
adj careful, guarded

watchful
tentative
wary
judicious
discreet
circumspect
vigilant
prudent
leery

safe
alert
cagey
calculating
chary
considerate
gingerly
heedful
politic

provident
pussyfoot
shrewd
all ears
forethoughtful
on the lookout
playing it cool
playing safe
taking it easy

taking it slow
thinking twice
walking on eggs
watching out
hedging one’s bets
keeping on one’s toes
watching one’s step
with one’s eyes peeled

Antonyms for cautious

inattentive
negligent
foolish
incautious
indiscreet
rash

reckless
unwise
hasty
heedless
imprudent
unguarded

unobservant
certain
sure
careless
thoughtless
uncareful