cautionary Add to list Share. When something is cautionary, it's meant to be a warning to you. Your parents might be fond of telling cautionary tales, like the one about the girl who got electrocuted sticking a knife into the toaster.

What does mean cautionary?

cautionary. / (ˈkɔːʃənərɪ) / adjective. serving as a warning; intended to warna cautionary tale.

Is cautionary positive or negative?

A negative (red) signal is given to decisions which have been subsequently reversed, disapproved or overruled. Caution – Questioning or distinguishing treatment indicated. A cautionary (yellow) signal is given to decisions which have been subsequently distinguished, explained, not followed, questioned or varied.