cautiousness

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“The main reason for our increased cautiousness relates to FX and tariffs impact,” the analysts wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

"So in theory, yes, it's safe. In reality, we can sometimes be a bit more cautious, but that cautiousness is a postcode lottery."

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

A respectful sensitivity to the needs and feelings of everyone in the group can breed a certain cautiousness, even in answering interview questions.

From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2023

"There is a strong cautiousness about taking fresh positions ahead of tomorrow," said Naomi Muguruma, senior market economist at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities.

From Reuters • Jan. 17, 2023

But such resolutions usually fail somewhere; for cautiousness is a guardian who does not always watch, when she is without the companionship of rectitude.

From Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)