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cautiously Synonyms

Another word for cautiously

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a careful and attentive manner, so as to avoid potential danger, risk, or mistakes.

Usage Example

"She drove carefully along the winding mountain road during the heavy rainstorm."

Strongest
carefully
warily
prudently
circumspectly
Strong
gingerly
guardedly
vigilantly
watchfully
tentatively
Weak
chary

Opposites of cautiously

The opposite of cautiously shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

recklessly
incautiously
rashly
carelessly
heedlessly
imprudently
impulsively
boldly
See all opposites of cautiously

• Nearby Words

caution
cautionary
cautious
cautiously
cautiousness
cauvery
cava

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cautiously. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cautiously
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