showing, using, or characterized by caution: a cautious man; To be cautious is often to show wisdom. Origin of cautious. 1630-1640.
A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of developing diabetes, hypertension, colon cancer, depression and anxiety, obesity, and weak muscles and bones. According to the CDC, nationally in 2000, 78% of the population was at risk for health problems related to lack of exercise, which is regular and sustained physical activity.
What is a sedentary man? A sedentary person is someone who lives in a single place for a extended period of time (many years)opposed to Nomadic people who move very frequently. sedentary lifestyle (which is the context that sedentary is most commonly used in) means an inactive lifestyle. A quiet lifestyle, as opposed to lazy.