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taking it slow

ADJECTIVE
cautious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
circumspect discreet judicious leery prudent tentative vigilant wary watchful
STRONG
alert safe
WEAK
all ears cagey calculating chary considerate forethoughtful gingerly hedging one's bets heedful keeping on one's toes on the lookout playing it cool playing safe politic provident pussyfoot shrewd taking it easy thinking twice walking on eggs watching one's step watching out with one's eyes peeled
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless certain foolish inattentive incautious indiscreet negligent rash reckless sure thoughtless uncareful unwise
WEAK
hasty heedless imprudent unguarded unobservant

Example Sentences

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“We’re taking it slow, in a gradual manner… Getting into football shape.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025

She ended up in a couple with Toby Aromolaran but they're said to be "taking it slow".

From BBC • Feb. 29, 2024

Over the next couple of weeks, it was a lot of taking it slow, explaining.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2023

On the other hand, Japan is taking it slow, said Daniel Russel, former U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asia and the Pacific.

From Reuters • May 6, 2023

I'm not in any hurry; I've been taking it slow.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir