1. A careful, measured reply that avoids commitment or risk; a response given with caution and deliberation
The company gave a cautious response to the merger proposal, requesting more time to review the details.
A empresa deu uma resposta cautelosa à proposta de fusão, pedindo mais tempo para revisar os detalhes.
2. A guarded answer that reveals minimal information or takes a non-committal stance
His cautious response to the controversial question disappointed the journalists.
Sua resposta cautelosa à pergunta controversa decepcionou os jornalistas.