cautious

adjective18 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2
very cautious9.0
extremely cautious8.5
too cautious7.5
a little cautious7.5
slightly cautious7.3
overly cautious7.2
fairly cautious7.0
excessively cautious6.8
unduly cautious6.5

Formal.

deliberately cautious5.5

To be cautious on purpose.

be cautious9.0

Used to describe a state of being careful.

remain cautious7.0

To continue to be careful.

become cautious6.5
grow cautious6.2

Implies a gradual change.

get cautious6.0

More informal.

make sb cautious6.0

To cause someone to become careful.

cautious about8.0

Used to specify the subject of caution.

cautious of7.0

Often used to specify a potential danger or risk.

Collocations with "cautious"