cautionary
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5.6
- adjective
- /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/
- Let this serve as a cautionary tale for those who underestimate the risks involved.
- a cautionary tale
- a cautionary note
- a cautionary remark
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Watch on YouTubeIt's not nonsense, but some cautionary notes.
- It's not nonsense, but some cautionary notes.
- So maybe let's end this with not a cautionary tale, but maybe a reality check because we are dealing with a situation.
- And so I think I, I saw that as a cautionary tale and said how can I become a disruptor and be a player?
- It's a kind of, it's a, it's a cautionary tale in some ways.
- And sometimes it's a lesson, a cautionary tale.
- All That Glitters Is Not Gold is in essence, A cautionary tale about cognitive dissonance.
- Yeah, but but Arab Spring like is a perfect cautionary tale.
- And Children of Men is another example of just, you know, a sort of cautionary tale about the future.
- The idea that going no contact can become a rather lonely cautionary tale if you are not careful.
- I only heard cautionary tales about how tragic and sad unmarried, divorced or widowed women were.
Examples
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Her account proves to be an important cautionary tale for archaeologists.
Academic text (1997) -
The significant impact of the Wall Street Journal's flawed reporting provides a cautionary tale.
Academic text (2017) -
It's a kind of cautionary tale in some ways.
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Was my life not enough of a cautionary tale for you?
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People treated it as another cautionary tale.
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That is a cautionary tale.
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The idea that going no contact can become a rather lonely cautionary tale if you are not careful.
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The Wall Street Journal's report can serve as a useful cautionary tale.
Academic text (2017) -
The anonymous raid on HBGary Federal should be a cautionary tale for law firms on the realities of cybersecurity.
Academic text (2011) -
But if what you want is a simple, painless gaming experience, then let this be a cautionary tale, one of trials, tribulations and of course, sponsors.
Synonyms
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1.0
Giving a sign or message that tells people about danger
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5.0
Done to stop possible harm before it happens
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8.3
Giving a warning to show disapproval
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6.7
A punishment meant to warn others not to do the same
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9.6
Giving a warning to tell someone to be careful
Done in advance to prevent harm
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Etymology
Cautionary comes from the Latin root cavere 'to beware' and the English word caution, both about being careful. So a cautionary tale or message is meant as a warning to help you avoid danger.