Cautious has 14 synonyms including timid, restrained, gingerly. Opposite words include brave and incautious. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with cautious by meaning or context.
Cautious contains 8 letters: 5 vowels (A, U, I, O) and 3 consonants (C, T, S). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Cautious scores 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. As a 8-letter word, cautious can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 5 vowels and 3 consonants, this word has a vowel-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| conservative | 20 | 24 | 12 |
| overcautious | 17 | 21 | 12 |
| unadventurous | 17 | 23 | 13 |
| gingerly | 13 | 16 | 8 |
| chary | 13 | 12 | 5 |
The most common synonyms for cautious are timid, restrained, gingerly, moderate, guarded. In total, there are 14 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of cautious include brave, incautious.
Yes, cautious is a valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 13 points.
Cautious has 8 letters: 5 vowels (A, U, I, O) and 3 consonants (C, T, S).