incaution

in·cau·tion

noun \(ˌ)in-ˈkȯ-shən\

Definition of INCAUTION

: lack of caution : heedlessness

Examples of INCAUTION

1. <as a result of an agent's colossal incaution, a laptop filled with top-secret intelligence was missing>

First Known Use of INCAUTION

circa 1720

Related to INCAUTION

Synonyms: carelessness, dereliction, heedlessness, negligence, incautiousness, laxness, neglectfulness, remissness, slackness

Antonyms: care, carefulness, caution, cautiousness, heedfulness

Related Words: foolhardiness, rashness, recklessness, wildness; neglect, omission; delinquency, irresponsibility, irresponsibleness, malfeasance, malpractice, misconduct; misdirection, mishandling, mismanagement; forgetfulness, inadvertence, inadvertency, inattention, inattentiveness, obliviousness, shortsightedness, unwariness

Near Antonyms: alertness, attention, attentiveness, awareness; circumspection, observance, vigilance, watchfulness; responsibility, responsibleness

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Rhymes with INCAUTION

precaution