Incautiously (Adverb)
Meaning
Without caution or prudence; "one unfortunately sees historic features carelessly lost when estates fall into unsympathetic hands".
Examples
- The investor incautiously divested the historic mansion of its original furnishings, prioritizing modernization over preservation.
- She spoke incautiously in the meeting, failing to consider the reaction of the conservative executives to her unconventional proposal.
- The young aristocrat incautiously auctioned off the priceless family heirlooms without consulting the family's history books or seeking expert advice.
- They handled the priceless vase incautiously, and to their horror, it shattered into a hundred pieces on the stone floor.
- Tourists often photograph artworks incautiously, taking selfies and getting too close, damaging the delicate finishes on the aged relics.