Incautious (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Lacking in caution; "an incautious remark"; "incautious talk".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He made an incautious comment about his boss behind his back, which unfortunately was overheard by a coworker.
- The incautious manner in which she discussed her financial troubles on social media eventually led to her account being hacked.
- His incautious decision to walk down a dark alley alone at night put him at risk of being mugged.
- With an incautious move, she disclosed confidential information about her company's new project to a competitor.
- During the meeting, he made an incautious remark that inadvertently offended several of his clients.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
Carelessly failing to exercise proper caution; "an incautious step sent her headlong down the stairs".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- In their incautious approach to the unfamiliar situation, they unknowingly offended the local customs.
- Her incautious decision to drive during the heavy storm resulted in a near-accident.
- The incautious handling of the fragile vase led to its unfortunate shattering.
- An incautious remark from the politician sparked heated debates among the citizens.
- During their incautious exploration of the dense forest, they got lost for hours.