cautiously

Definitions

In a way that avoids potential problems or dangers.

With care and hesitation to prevent mistakes or risks.

Examples

The hiker stepped cautiously across the slippery rocks near the waterfall.

She cautiously approached the stray dog to see if it was friendly.

Investors are moving cautiously due to the current instability in the market.

Synonyms

carefully warily guardedly prudently circumspectly deliberately tentatively

Antonyms

recklessly carelessly rashly impulsively heedlessly boldly audaciously