Cautious and Careless

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Cautious adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.

Usage example: a cautious approach to everyday living

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Careless is an antonym for cautious in careful topic.

Nearby Words: caution, cautiously

Careless adjective - Not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble.

Usage example: a careless mistake that caused the plane to crash

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Cautious is an antonym for careless in topics: slapdash, artless, without sufficient attention.

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

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