предпазлив — meaning in English
predpazliv
Bulgarian → English · translate English → Bulgarian instead
English meaning
- cagey adj Careful and guarded about what you say or reveal; reluctant to share information.
- canny adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
- cautious adj Careful to avoid risk, mistakes, or danger.
- chary adj Careful, cautious, shy, wary.
- circumspect adj Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
- discreet adj Careful and tactful in what one says or does, especially to avoid causing embarrassment.
- guarded adj Careful and reluctant to reveal much; cautious in speech or manner.
- leery adj Cautious or suspicious about something, unwilling to fully trust it.
- prudent adj Careful and sensible, especially about avoiding unnecessary risk.
- shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
- wary adj Cautious and alert to possible danger, deception, or problems.
Senses
предпазлив is used for these senses in English:
- cagey Wary, careful, shrewd.
- canny Careful, prudent, cautious.
- chary Careful, cautious, shy, wary.
- circumspect Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
- discreet Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
- guarded Cautious; restrained.
- leery Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.
- prudent Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.
canny — full definition
- adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
- adj British dialect, especially Northern English and Scots: pleasant, nice, or considerable.