dè dặt
Definition
- Adjective:
- Cautious; careful: Showing careful forethought to avoid potential problems or risks; characterized by restraint and a lack of recklessness.
- Reserved; restrained: Behaving in a way that is deliberately moderate, showing self-control and a reluctance to express feelings or opinions openly.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy có thái độ rất dè dặt trong cuộc thương lượng. (He has a very cautious attitude in the negotiation.)
- Cô ấy trả lời một cách dè dặt để không làm mất lòng ai. (She answered in a reserved manner so as not to offend anyone.)
- Sự dè dặt của anh ấy đôi khi bị hiểu nhầm là thiếu nhiệt tình. (His cautiousness is sometimes misunderstood as a lack of enthusiasm.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe a deliberate, measured approach in speech, action, or emotional expression, often due to careful consideration of circumstances or consequences.
Variants and Related Words
- Dè dặt (verb phrase): To act or speak with caution and restraint.
- Ông ấy luôn dè dặt khi đưa ra bất kỳ lời hứa nào. (He is always cautious when making any promises.)
Synonyms
- Cautious: Avoiding unnecessary risks.
- Prudent: Acting with or showing care for the future.
- Reserved: Slow to reveal emotions or opinions.
- Guarded: Cautious and having possible reservations.
Related Idioms
- Ăn nói dè dặt: To speak cautiously or guardedly.
- Trong cuộc họp quan trọng, mọi người đều ăn nói dè dặt. (In the important meeting, everyone spoke guardedly.)
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cautious; careful
