Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

incaution

American  
[in-kaw-shuhn] / ɪnˈkɔ ʃən /

noun

  1. lack of caution; heedlessness; carelessness.


Etymology

Origin of incaution

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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Incaution on the scale that Kazan has practiced it is now a rarity, not only in the arts but everywhere else in our public life.

From Time Magazine Archive

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "incaution" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com