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watching out

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 taking it slow thinking twice walking on eggs watching one's step 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
ADJECTIVE
wary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attentive circumspect considerate distrustful frugal leery prudent suspicious vigilant watchful
WEAK
alert cagey calculating canny chary discreet doubting gingerly guarded handling with kid gloves heedful keeping on one's toes on guard on the lookout on the qui vive provident safe saving sly sparing thinking twice thrifty unwasteful walking on eggs watching one's step wide-awake
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless certain inattentive incautious inconsiderate indiscreet negligent
WEAK
foolish heedless rash reckless

Example Sentences

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Traders will be watching out for signs that supply may outstrip demand in 2026 and create a surplus.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Investors will be watching out for Federal Reserve speakers as well as the Treasury’s $42 billion auction of 10-year notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

It’s always worth watching out for time-sensitive deals and money-saving bundles, too.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025

He’s still in shape since he has to move up and down the sideline while watching out for players, coaches and sportswriters who might be in his way.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

She felt like she had spent her entire life watching out for Lauren, herding her from place to place, telling her to hurry up.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway