Incautious

[ɪn'kɔːʃəs] or [ɪn'kɔʃəs]

Definition

(adj.) carelessly failing to exercise proper caution; 'an incautious step sent her headlong down the stairs' .

(adj.) lacking in caution; 'an incautious remark'; 'incautious talk' .

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Definition

(a.) Not cautious; not circumspect; not attending to the circumstances on which safety and interest depend; heedless; careless; as, an incautious step; an incautious remark.

Edited by Debra

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. Unwary, heedless, careless, reckless, headlong, neglectful, negligent, uncircumspect, imprudent, inconsiderate.

Checked by Abram

Synonyms and Antonyms

[See CAUTIOUS]

Editor: Mervin

Definition

adj. not cautious or careful.—ns. Incau′tion Incau′tiousness want of caution.—adv. Incau′tiously.

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