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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Smart could be seen shooting after practice, but the Lakers are taking it slow with him as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 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

“Just taking it slow, taking it one step at a time, and getting ready for the next step,’’ Smith-Njigba said.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2023

Dicey walked to the store, not thinking about anything in particular, just taking it slow.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt