incautious[adjective]Synonyms: unalert, unguarded, unvigilant, unwary, unwatchful, rash, brash, hasty, hotheaded, ill-advised, inconsiderate, mad-brained, madcap, reckless, thoughtless, irresponsible, carefree, careless, feckless, uncareful, wild
Antonyms: cautious
Contrasted words: careful, circumspect, judicious, wary, watchful, discreet, prudent, sensible, thoughtful, wise
Related Idioms: caught napping, off one's guard
Related Words: imprudent,
indiscreet,
injudicious,
bold,
brash,
impetuous,
rash,
reckless,
neglectful,
negligent,
regardless,
thoughtless,
unmindful,
hasty [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
in‧cau‧tious /ɪnˈkɔːʃəs $ -ˈkɒː-/
adjective if you are incautious, you do not think about the possible bad results of your actions:
incautious remarks The wine had made her incautious.—incautiously adverb [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲