incautious

adjective

Meaning

Showing a lack of care or attention; not thinking about potential risks or consequences.

Examples

His incautious remarks caused offense.
She made an incautious investment that lost her a lot of money.

Synonyms: careless, reckless, heedless, imprudent

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incautious

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɔːʃəs/

Definition

Showing a lack of care or attention; not thinking about potential risks or consequences.

Examples

His incautious remarks caused offense.
She made an incautious investment that lost her a lot of money.
The driver's incautious speed led to the accident.

How to Use incautious

incautious of (prepositional phrase): Not careful about something specific. — "He was incautious of the slippery floor."
incautious about (prepositional phrase): Not careful or concerned about something specific. — "She was incautious about the consequences of her actions."

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