conservatism
nounA preference for preserving established institutions and traditions and approaching change cautiously.
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prudential
adjectiveGuided by cautious, practical judgment about consequences or interests.
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adjectiveNot yet settled or certain; offered cautiously for consideration.
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adjectiveInsufficiently alert or cautious about possible difficulty or deception.
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adjectiveCautious because of possible danger or difficulty.
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