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cautiousness

noun

Etymology

From cautious + -ness.

  1. derived from cautiō
  2. derived from caution
  3. inherited from caucioun — “bail, guarantee, pledge”
  4. suffixed as cautious — “caution + ous”
  5. suffixed as cautiousness — “cautious + ness”

Definitions

  1. The state of being cautious

    The state of being cautious; wariness

    • This extreme cautiousness, which was, indeed, the most remarkable feature in his character, still made itself prominent after his elevation.

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