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cautioned

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɑʃənd// UK //kˈɔːʃənd// cau·tioned

adj. feeling or acting with care because you want to avoid danger or mistakes.

adj. characterised by or showing care and forethought to avoid risk. Often used as a participial adjective to describe a person's mood or a specific approach to a problem.


SIMPLE

He took a cautioned approach to the new investment.

CONTEXTUAL

The diplomat gave a cautioned response to the reporters, careful not to reveal any classified details.

COMPLEX

Even after the initial success, the team remained cautioned, knowing that the final phase of the experiment carried the highest risk of failure.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows linking verbs like 'remain' or 'stay'; can also be used attributively before a noun.

Pitfall

He was caution about the dog.He was cautious about the dog.Learners often confuse the past participle 'cautioned' with the standard adjective 'cautious'; 'cautioned' implies someone has been warned, while 'cautious' describes a personality trait.

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