Incautious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈkɑʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Incautious is an adjective meaning careless, reckless, not exercising proper caution.
Meaning
careless, reckless, not exercising proper caution.
Example Sentences
Pot-plants on spindle-legged stands lurked in wait for an incautious gesture.
"You might have remained so still," replies Jones, "if you had not been unfortunate, I will venture to say incautious, in the placing your affections.
"Yes, let 'Sister' Davis have a whack at it too," urged George Bland. Tom Davis, who was Joe Matson's particular chum, was designated "Sister" because, in an incautious moment, when first coming to Excelsior Hall, he had shown a picture of his very pretty sister, Mabel.
Synonyms for incautious
Depending on context, synonyms include impetuous, impulsive, careless, unguarded, hotheaded, madcap.
Antonyms for incautious
Common opposites include cautious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include careless, unwary, unguarded, madcap, tearaway, hotheaded.
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