Gingerliness and Recklessness

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Gingerliness noun - A close attentiveness to avoiding danger.

Usage example: for someone who usually falls head over heels in love, she's approaching this romance with uncharacteristic gingerliness

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Recklessness is an antonym for gingerliness.

Recklessness noun - The trait of giving little thought to danger.

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Gingerliness is an antonym for recklessness.

Nearby Words: reckless, recklessly

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