What does incautiously mean?
Incautiously means In an incautious manner; with a lack of caution..
Incautiously
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In an incautious manner; with a lack of caution..
Example Sentences
His behaviour to herself could now have had no tolerable motive; he had either been deceived with regard to her fortune, or had been gratifying his vanity by encouraging the preference which she believed she had most incautiously shewn.
[…] the piranhas habitually attack things much larger than themselves. They will snap a finger off a hand incautiously trailed in the water […]
The parson explained that the dissenters were insufficiently grounded in religious learning, inappropriately eager to administer the sacraments without his help or sanction, and incautiously emotional in their worship.
Synonyms for incautiously
Antonyms for incautiously
Related Words
Word Forms
- more incautiously
- most incautiously
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for incautiously?
Common synonyms include carelessly.
What is the opposite of incautiously?
Possible antonyms include cautiously, carefully.
How do you use incautiously in a sentence?
His behaviour to herself could now have had no tolerable motive; he had either been deceived with regard to her fortune, or had been gratifying his vanity by encouraging the preference which she believed she had most incautiously shewn.
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