Cautiousness and Impetuousness

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Cautiousness noun - A close attentiveness to avoiding danger.

Usage example: the cautiousness of drivers on the icy roadways was largely responsible for the accident-free day

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Impetuousness is an antonym for cautiousness.

Impetuousness noun - Rash impulsiveness.

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Cautiousness is an antonym for impetuousness.

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