Definitions for cautionary tale
cau·tion·a·ry tale

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1. cautionary talenoun

   A story told in folklore to warn its hearer of a certain danger.

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1. Cautionary tale

   A cautionary tale is a tale told in folklore to warn its listener of a danger. There are three essential parts to a cautionary tale, though they can be introduced in a large variety of ways. First, a taboo or prohibition is stated: some act, location, or thing is said to be dangerous. Then, the narrative itself is told: someone disregarded the warning and performed the forbidden act. Finally, the violator comes to an unpleasant fate, which is frequently related in expansive and grisly detail.

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1. Cautionary tale

   A cautionary tale is a tale told in folklore, to warn its hearer of a danger. There are three essential parts to a cautionary tale, though they can be introduced in a large variety of ways. First, a taboo or prohibition is stated: some act, location, or thing is said to be dangerous. Then, the narrative itself is told: someone disregarded the warning and performed the forbidden act. Finally, the violator comes to an unpleasant fate, which is frequently related in expansive and grisly detail.

How to pronounce cautionary tale?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cautionary tale in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cautionary tale in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of cautionary tale in a Sentence

1. Michael Rippee:

   Kylee’s story is unique as a cautionary tale— as the athlete who says they’re better, but they’re not.

2. Kevin Walling:

   It’s a cautionary tale for Democrats and the anti-Trump wing of the Republican Party, many of whom are celebrating his relatively low energy announcement speech last night, a wounded Donald Trump is an even more dangerous Donald Trump for his GOP rivals and even President Biden.

3. Art Caplan:

   This should never have happened, this is a cautionary tale.

4. Kent Ninomiya:

   He should just let it go, what’s done is done. He’s still going to be a very rich man. It’s a cautionary tale for everyone.

5. Jackie Chan:

   I hope that young people will see Jaycee as a cautionary tale and stay away from drugs, i failed to teach my son and I should also bear responsibility. Jaycee and I deeply bow in apology to society.

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cautionary_Tale
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cautionary_Tale
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=cautionary tale