carefulness vs caution

carefulness and caution both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
carefulness	Yes	No	No	No
caution	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, carefulness and caution are synonyms defined as:

carefulness and caution: the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

Other synonyms of carefulness include cautiousness.

carefulness (noun)	caution (noun)
the quality of being careful and painstaking	the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger	the trait of being circumspect and prudent
	judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
	a warning against certain acts

carefulness (verb)	caution (verb)
	warn strongly; put on guard