| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | alert | quick to notice potential danger |
| 2. | alive to | aware of; cautious about |
| 3. | astute | shrewd and careful in judgment |
| 4. | attentive to | paying careful attention to |
| 5. | balanced | not extreme; carefully weighed |
| 6. | being careful | acting with care and attention |
| 7. | cagey | careful not to reveal too much |
| 8. | careful | taking care to avoid danger |
| 9. | carefully considered | thought through with caution |
| 10. | chary | cautious about accepting or doing |
| 11. | circumspect | considering all risks before acting |
| 12. | clearheaded | thinking clearly and carefully |
| 13. | conservative | avoiding risk; preferring safety |
| 14. | coolheaded | calm and careful in decisions |
| 15. | danger-aware | aware of possible danger |
| 16. | deliberate | done slowly and with care |
| 17. | deliberately | slowly and carefully |
| 18. | disciplined | controlled and careful in behavior |
| 19. | discreet | careful to avoid embarrassment or harm |
| 20. | economical | careful not to waste resources |
| 21. | frugal | careful about spending money |
| 22. | gingerly | very carefully, to avoid harm |
| 23. | guarded | not revealing or acting freely |
| 24. | guardedly optimistic | hopeful but still cautious |
| 25. | hanging back | staying back; not rushing |
| 26. | hazard-conscious | aware of hazards and careful |
| 27. | heedful | mindful of warnings and consequences |
| 28. | hesitant | slow to act from uncertainty |
| 29. | hesitantly | with reluctance and caution |
| 30. | holding back | not acting too quickly |
| 31. | judicious | showing sensible, careful decision-making |
| 32. | judiciously | in a wise, careful way |
| 33. | keeping a close eye | watching carefully for problems |
| 34. | keeping an eye out | watching for possible issues |
| 35. | keeping distance | staying away to be safe |
| 36. | keeping it low-key | staying quiet and careful |
| 37. | keeping your guard up | staying alert and cautious |
| 38. | leery | suspicious and cautious |
| 39. | levelheaded | calm and sensible under pressure |
| 40. | low-key | not showy; careful and restrained |
| 41. | measured | controlled and not hasty |
| 42. | methodical | systematic and careful in steps |
| 43. | meticulous | extremely careful about details |
| 44. | mindful | aware and considerate of risks |
| 45. | moderate | avoiding extremes; cautious |
| 46. | modest | not excessive; restrained |
| 47. | noncommittal | avoiding firm statements or choices |
| 48. | not jumping in | not acting too quickly |
| 49. | not overcommitting | avoiding too much risk |
| 50. | not overreaching | avoiding risky overextension |
| 51. | not overstepping | avoiding going too far |
| 52. | not rushing in | avoiding hasty action |
| 53. | not taking chances | avoiding risky actions |
| 54. | observant | noticing details; careful |
| 55. | on alert | prepared for possible trouble |
| 56. | on guard | ready for possible danger |
| 57. | on the lookout | watching for something risky |
| 58. | on your toes | alert and ready to react |
| 59. | patient | willing to wait; not rash |
| 60. | playing it safe | choosing the least risky option |
| 61. | proceed with care | move forward cautiously |
| 62. | proceeding carefully | moving forward with caution |
| 63. | prudent | showing good judgment and restraint |
| 64. | prudently | in a sensible, cautious way |
| 65. | rational | guided by reason, not impulse |
| 66. | reasonable | fair and careful in judgment |
| 67. | reserved | holding back; not forward |
| 68. | restrained | holding back to avoid trouble |
| 69. | reticent | not forthcoming; guarded |
| 70. | risk-averse | avoiding risks whenever possible |
| 71. | risk-aware | aware of risks and cautious |
| 72. | safety-conscious | focused on avoiding hazards |
| 73. | scrupulous | very careful about correctness |
| 74. | security-minded | thinking about safety and threats |
| 75. | self-controlled | controlling impulses; not rash |
| 76. | sensible | showing practical good judgment |
| 77. | skeptical | doubting; not easily convinced |
| 78. | suspicious | distrustful and on guard |
| 79. | systematic | following an orderly, careful plan |
| 80. | temperate | showing self-control and moderation |
| 81. | tentative | not fully committed; cautious |
| 82. | tentatively | with caution and uncertainty |
| 83. | thorough | careful and complete in approach |
| 84. | thoughtful | careful and considerate in action |
| 85. | threat-aware | mindful of potential threats |
| 86. | tight-lipped | not saying much; guarded |
| 87. | treading carefully | acting carefully in a sensitive situation |
| 88. | unassuming | not forward; modestly careful |
| 89. | understated | not exaggerated; restrained |
| 90. | unhasty | not done too quickly |
| 91. | unhurried | not rushed; careful |
| 92. | vigilant | watchful for possible trouble |
| 93. | wary | alert to possible danger |
| 94. | watchful | paying close attention to risks |
| 95. | well-considered | carefully thought out beforehand |
| 96. | with care | in a careful manner |
| 97. | with caution | in a cautious manner |
| 98. | with due care | with appropriate carefulness |
| 99. | with due caution | with appropriate caution |
| 100. | with restraint | not overdoing; careful |
