cautiousness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English cautious Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English cautiousness From cautious + -ness.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) 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.
1853, Daniel Parish Kidder, The Lives of the Popes:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cautiousnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
et ettevaatlikkus (the state of being cautious) · cmn 谨慎 (the state of being cautious) · mk претпазливост (the state of being cautious)