incautious

in·cau·tious

adj \-shəs\

Definition of INCAUTIOUS

: lacking in caution : careless <an incautious remark>

— in·cau·tious·ly adverb

— in·cau·tious·ness noun

Examples of INCAUTIOUS

1. He offended several people with his incautious remarks.
2. Their incautious behavior is going to get them into trouble someday.

First Known Use of INCAUTIOUS

circa 1703

Related to INCAUTIOUS

Synonyms: heedless, careless, mindless, unguarded, unsafe, unwary

Antonyms: alert, cautious, circumspect, gingerly, guarded, heedful, safe, wary

Related Words: bold, impetuous, rash, reckless; inattentive, regardless; blithe, inconsiderate, thoughtless; absentminded, forgetful, unmindful; lax, neglectful, negligent, remiss, slipshod; imprudent, indiscreet, injudicious; inadvertent, unintentional, unplanned

Near Antonyms: attentive, chary, observant, vigilant, watchful; foresighted, forethoughtful, provident; calculating, scheming, shrewd; considerate, thoughtful; ultracareful, ultracautious

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