Vocabulary
Cautious
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
(of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
Urdu meaning
محتاط، ہوشیاری، دور اندیش ہونا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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In the Russia-Ukraine conflict too, India has remained a silent observer and played a cautious role.Why is India reluctant to play the role of peacebroker in major conflicts?
Dawn Editorials —
Choosing not to be a peace-broker
— 2026-04-18
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There is, therefore, reason for cautious optimism.Pakistan has long struggled to secure the scale of financing needed to adapt to floods, heatwaves and water stress, even as richer countries fall short on their pledges.
Dawn Editorials —
The carbon test
— 2026-04-06
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This refiects the dif fering priorities, ambitions and compulsions of both states.On one hand, China, a major global power, appears cautious about getting directly involved in the West Asian war theatre.
Dawn Editorials —
Emerging dilemmas
— 2026-04-05
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Yet, a cautious restart is perhaps the only realistic way forward after such a long gap.Who, a few months back, could have imagined that Basant would return?
Dawn Editorials —
Sky`s the limit
— 2026-02-10
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Over seas workers have every reason to be cautious about grand announcements.
Dawn Editorials —
Security for retirees
— 2026-02-07
Synonyms
careful, wary, aware, heedful, attentive, alert, watchful, vigilant, circumspect, prudent
Antonyms
incautious, reckless
Curator example
“a cautious driver”
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