incautious
[in-kaw-shuh s]
- not cautious; careless; reckless; heedless.
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Origin of incautious
Synonyms
See more synonyms for incautious on Thesaurus.comrash, brash, hotheaded, headstrong.
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Examples from the Web for incautious
Contemporary Examples
After all, the heaviest attacks on Hagel were directed at his views on Israel and his incautious comments about its supporters.
How the Chuck Hagel Fight Changed the American Jewish Landscape in WashingtonJ. J. Goldberg
August 20, 2013
Historical Examples
In the morning of this very day, I was simple, and incautious, and complying.
ImogenWilliam Godwin
This incautious speech by no means tended to appease the ferocity of the crowd.
Barnaby RudgeCharles Dickens
Lambert was incautious of his own safety in his great concern for his horse.
The Duke Of Chimney ButteG. W. Ogden
An incautious word, and you may find yourselves in a most difficult position.
The DestroyerBurton Egbert Stevenson
Palgrave was always extreme; his language was incautious--violent!
The Education of Henry AdamsHenry Adams
incautious
- not careful or cautious
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