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Cautiously (Adverb)

As if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact; "she ventured cautiously downstairs"; "they handled the incident with kid gloves".

The nurse helped the elderly patient out of bed cautiously, trying not to jar her injured back.
The diplomat spoke cautiously about the sensitive topic, careful not to offend either side.
She approached the beehive cautiously, not wanting to startle the bees.
The children were taught to handle the fragile vase cautiously, as if it were a priceless treasure.
The CEO made his announcement cautiously, knowing that the news might cause a significant reaction in the market.

In a conservative manner; "we estimated the number of demonstrators conservatively at 200,000.".

The financial analyst estimated the company's annual revenue cautiously at $10 million.
The politician made a cautiously optimistic prediction about the economy's future growth.
The investors valued the startup cautiously, taking into account the high risks involved.
The economists forecast the inflation rate cautiously, considering the uncertain global market trends.
The team leader set a cautiously ambitious goal for the project, aiming to avoid overcommitting resources.