| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accident-conscious | focused on preventing mishaps |
| 2. | accurate | free from mistakes |
| 3. | alert | quick to notice danger |
| 4. | astute | quick and careful in judgment |
| 5. | attentive | paying close attention |
| 6. | better safe than sorry | caution is wiser than risk |
| 7. | buttoned-up | careful and restrained |
| 8. | by the book | following rules carefully |
| 9. | by the numbers | done in a standard, careful way |
| 10. | canny | shrewd and careful |
| 11. | carefully considered | thought through with attention |
| 12. | cautious | avoiding danger or risk |
| 13. | circumspect | considering consequences before acting |
| 14. | clear-headed | thinking clearly and carefully |
| 15. | conscientious | careful to do things properly |
| 16. | considered | thoughtful and careful |
| 17. | cool-headed | calm and careful under pressure |
| 18. | deliberate | done slowly and with thought |
| 19. | delicate | requiring careful handling |
| 20. | diligent | careful and persistent in work |
| 21. | diplomatic | careful in dealing with people |
| 22. | disciplined | showing self-control and care |
| 23. | discreet | careful to avoid embarrassment |
| 24. | err on the safe side | choose caution over risk |
| 25. | exact | precise and accurate |
| 26. | farsighted | thinking ahead; considering future effects |
| 27. | fastidious | very attentive to detail |
| 28. | fearful | afraid; acting to avoid danger |
| 29. | finicky | very fussy about details |
| 30. | forethoughtful | showing forethought; planning ahead |
| 31. | frugal | careful with money or resources |
| 32. | fussy | overly concerned with details |
| 33. | gentle | careful not to cause harm |
| 34. | gingerly | in a cautious, delicate way |
| 35. | guarded | careful not to reveal too much |
| 36. | guardedly | in a cautious, restrained way |
| 37. | handle with care | treat gently and cautiously |
| 38. | hold back | act with restraint |
| 39. | intentional | done on purpose, not careless |
| 40. | judicious | showing sensible, careful judgment |
| 41. | keep a close eye | watch very carefully |
| 42. | keep an eye out | watch carefully for something |
| 43. | keep it under wraps | be careful not to reveal |
| 44. | keep tabs on | monitor carefully |
| 45. | keep watch | stay alert and observe |
| 46. | keep your guard up | stay alert and cautious |
| 47. | level-headed | calm and sensible |
| 48. | light-handed | using a gentle, careful touch |
| 49. | look before you leap | think before acting |
| 50. | look out | be careful; danger ahead |
| 51. | low-key | restrained and not showy |
| 52. | measured | controlled and careful |
| 53. | methodical | done in an orderly, careful way |
| 54. | meticulous | very attentive to small details |
| 55. | mind your step | walk carefully |
| 56. | mind yourself | take care; be cautious |
| 57. | mindful | aware and paying attention |
| 58. | nonreckless | not rash or careless |
| 59. | not careless | showing attention and caution |
| 60. | not hasty | not rushed or impulsive |
| 61. | not rash | not acting without thought |
| 62. | not reckless | avoiding rash risk-taking |
| 63. | on guard | ready for possible trouble |
| 64. | on the lookout | watching for something to happen |
| 65. | on your toes | alert and ready to react |
| 66. | orderly | neat and carefully arranged |
| 67. | painstaking | done with great care |
| 68. | particular | fussy about details |
| 69. | precise | accurate and exact |
| 70. | prudent | showing good judgment about risk |
| 71. | punctilious | very careful about rules |
| 72. | purposeful | done with careful aim |
| 73. | reflective | given to careful thought |
| 74. | respectful | showing careful regard for others |
| 75. | responsible | acting with due care |
| 76. | restrained | holding back; not impulsive |
| 77. | rigorous | extremely thorough and careful |
| 78. | risk-averse | avoiding risk whenever possible |
| 79. | scrupulous | careful about doing what is right |
| 80. | sensible | showing practical good judgment |
| 81. | serious-minded | careful and not frivolous |
| 82. | sober | serious and careful |
| 83. | steady | not hasty or reckless |
| 84. | systematic | done in a planned, careful way |
| 85. | tactful | careful not to offend |
| 86. | take care | be careful |
| 87. | take precautions | act to prevent trouble |
| 88. | tender | gentle and careful |
| 89. | thorough | done with full attention |
| 90. | thoughtful | showing careful consideration |
| 91. | understated | expressed with careful restraint |
| 92. | unhurried | not rushed; careful |
| 93. | unreckless | not reckless; cautious |
| 94. | vigilant | watchful for problems or threats |
| 95. | wary | alert to possible danger |
| 96. | watchful | keeping a close lookout |
| 97. | well-considered | carefully thought out |
| 98. | well-judged | showing sound judgment |
| 99. | well-planned | carefully arranged in advance |
| 100. | wise | showing good judgment |
