cautionary
adjective/ˈkɔːʃəˌnɛri/
Frequency rank: #13,656 most common English word
Meaning
serving as a warning or intended to warn about danger or mistakes.
Example sentence
The teacher shared cautionary tales about the dangers of reckless driving.
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