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incautious

adjective

Carelessly failing to exercise proper caution

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
I
Ends with
S
Contains
NC
Scrabble score
12

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪnˈkɑʃəs

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Carelessly failing to exercise proper caution

    “An incautious step sent her headlong down the stairs”

adjective

  1. Lacking in caution

    “An incautious remark”

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Example Sentences

An incautious step sent her headlong down the stairs
An incautious remark
Incautious talk

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