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incautious

in·cau·tious

US/ɪnˈkɑʃəs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

lacking in caution

  • “an incautious remark”
  • “incautious talk”
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2.

without out proper caution

  • “an incautious step sent her headlong down the stairs”
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3.

displaying or feeling no wariness

  • “an unguarded remark”
  • “spilled the beans in an incautious moment”
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Origin

From in- (negative prefix) + cautious.

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