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cautionary
[ kaw-shuh-ner-ee ]
adjective
- of the nature of or containing a warning:
cautionary advice; a cautionary tale.
cautionary
/ ˈɔːʃəəɪ /
adjective
- serving as a warning; intended to warn
a cautionary tale
Word History and Origins
Origin of cautionary1
Example Sentences
It's really made Canada a cautionary tale about what not to be.
Her attorney, Gary Gwilliam, described the case as “a cautionary tale.”
The resurgence of measles serves as a cautionary tale for allowing bureaucratic maneuvering to undermine the integrity of vaccine policy and public health.
Last year’s publication of the 10th anniversary edition carries the work forward with cautionary insights on the rise of AI.
He says that whilst he commends Rothman's "clever handle" and the cinephile in him values the biopics' "bold statement about the value of cinemas and communal viewing," market realities present cautionary signs.
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