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предпазлив — meaning in English

predpazliv

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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

  1. adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
  2. adj British dialect, especially Northern English and Scots: pleasant, nice, or considerable.

Related Bulgarian words