conservatism
nounA preference for preserving established institutions and traditions and approaching change cautiously.
Preference for established practice
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adjectiveRecklessly bold despite obvious danger or difficulty.
prudent
adjectiveShowing sensible care and attention to possible consequences.
prudential
adjectiveGuided by cautious, practical judgment about consequences or interests.
tentative
adjectiveNot yet settled or certain; offered cautiously for consideration.
unwary
adjectiveInsufficiently alert or cautious about possible difficulty or deception.
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