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incautious

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of incautious

not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble

an incautious comment got her in political hot water

Synonyms of incautious

careless, heedless, mindless, unguarded, unsafe, unwary

Words Related to incautious

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 of incautious

attentive, chary, observant, vigilant, watchful

foresighted, forethoughtful, provident

calculating, scheming, shrewd

considerate, thoughtful

ultracareful, ultracautious

Antonyms of incautious

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

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