incaution

[ in-kaw-shuhn ]

noun

1. lack of caution; heedlessness; carelessness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of incaution¹

First recorded in 1705–15; in- ³ + caution

Example Sentences

He was willing to pay for that without haggling over the cost, but he was not willing to defeat his end by hasty incaution.

From Project Gutenberg

Perhaps she was really frightened, now that her brave attempt to lull me into incaution had failed.

From Project Gutenberg

On one occasion, a vessel was in imminent danger, through the foolish incaution of the guard.

From Project Gutenberg

Well, I would appreciate the courtesy more if I could indorse its incaution.

From Project Gutenberg

The prohibition in Valencia was directly due to the indiscretion and incaution of Graydon.

From Project Gutenberg