Incaution and Prudence

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Incaution noun - Failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes.

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Prudence is an antonym for incaution.

Prudence noun - A close attentiveness to avoiding danger.

Usage example: advised to use some old-fashioned prudence when agreeing to meet face-to-face with an online acquaintance

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Incaution is an antonym for prudence.

Nearby Words: prudent, prudently, prudential

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