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View usage for: Fabian in British English (ˈfeɪbɪən) adjective1. of, relating to, or resembling the delaying tactics of the Roman general Quintus Fabius Maximus; cautious; circumspect noun2. a member of or sympathizer with the Fabian Society Word origin C19: from Latin Fabiānus of Fabius Fabian in American English (ˈfeɪbiən) adjective1. US using a cautious strategy of delay and avoidance of battle noun3. a member of the Fabian Society Derived forms Fabianism (ˈFabianˌism) noun Word origin L Fabianus, of Fabius: see Fabius Examples of 'Fabian' in a sentenceFabian Synonyms of 'Fabian'cautious, delaying, circumspect, procrastinating More Synonyms of Fabian Word lists withFabian pope Synonyms procrastinating attritional cunctative or cunctatory (rare) Additional synonymsDefinition cautious and careful not to take risks You should have been more circumspect in your dealings with him. Synonyms cautious, politic, guarded, careful, wary, discriminating, discreet, sage, prudent, canny, attentive, vigilant, watchful, judicious, observant, sagacious (formal), heedfulDelaying tactics were used to postpone the report. Synonyms hindering, obstructive, halting, procrastinating, retardant, temporizing, cunctative (rare), moratory - eyesore
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