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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

"Like there's somebody watching out for us... yes, we make mistakes, but we do our best, especially if we have a teacher that will lead us on the right path."

From BBC • May 10, 2025

It felt like he was watching out for me, and he paid more attention to me than he usually does at home.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

watching out

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