Cautious and Incautious

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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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Incautious is an antonym for cautious in careful topic.

Nearby Words: caution, cautiously

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

Usage example: an incautious comment got her in political hot water

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Cautious is an antonym for incautious in topics: careless, not careful.

Nearby Word: incautiously

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