Difference between 'careful and cautious'

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Difference between “Careful and Cautious”.Difference between “Careful and Cautious”.

Compiled and voiced byCompiled and voiced byNageswar Rao. A Nageswar Rao. A English Teacher.English Teacher.

Courtesy Courtesy Mr. K. V. MadhusudanMr. K. V. Madhusudan

Resource Person (English)Resource Person (English)

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Careful and Cautious are two words that might appear similar in Careful and Cautious are two words that might appear similar in terms of meaning but strictly speaking there is some difference terms of meaning but strictly speaking there is some difference between the two words.between the two words.

Being cautious is the state of mind accompanied by fear and Being cautious is the state of mind accompanied by fear and doubt. On the other hand being careful is also a state of mind doubt. On the other hand being careful is also a state of mind that is not accompanied by fear and doubt. This is the major that is not accompanied by fear and doubt. This is the major difference between the words ‘careful’ and ‘cautious’.difference between the words ‘careful’ and ‘cautious’.

Careful leaders exhibit confidence whereas cautious leaders do Careful leaders exhibit confidence whereas cautious leaders do not exhibit confidence. not exhibit confidence.

You must be careful when handling chemicals.You must be careful when handling chemicals.

Be careful of the traffic.Be careful of the traffic.

Be careful you don’t bump your head.Be careful you don’t bump your head.

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One of the primary differences between careful and cautious is that One of the primary differences between careful and cautious is that cautious is a kind of emotion, qualified by a touch of fear too. You cautious is a kind of emotion, qualified by a touch of fear too. You can call cautious as a fear based emotion. On the other hand can call cautious as a fear based emotion. On the other hand careful is not a fear based emotion. In fact careful is more of an careful is not a fear based emotion. In fact careful is more of an action.action.

He was very cautious about committing himself to anything.He was very cautious about committing himself to anything.

The government has been cautious in its response to the report.The government has been cautious in its response to the report.

They have taken a very cautious approach.They have taken a very cautious approach.

In briefIn brief::

Cautious is the state of mind accompanied by fear and doubt.Cautious is the state of mind accompanied by fear and doubt.

Careful is related with confidence while being more involved. Careful is related with confidence while being more involved.

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