cautious cautious /ˈkɔʃəs/

adjective

1. () Showing careful forethought  ( cautious )
   showing careful forethought
    Reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions
   reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions
    A cautious driver
   a cautious driver
   
2. Avoiding excess  ( cautious , conservative )
   avoiding excess
    A conservative estimate
   a conservative estimate
   

noun

1. () People who are fearful and cautious  ( timid , cautious )
   people who are fearful and cautious
    Whitewater rafting is not for the timid
   whitewater rafting is not for the timid