Incautious
adjective
Not being careful enough, especially because of acting too quickly.
James's incautious comments on social media got him into trouble.
Often appears as...
- incautious behavior
- incautious remarks
adjective
Not being careful enough, especially because of acting too quickly.
James's incautious comments on social media got him into trouble.
Often appears as...
- incautious behavior
- incautious remarks
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Impulsivity Warning
The term implies acting without thinking through potential consequences, usually leading to negative outcomes.
Her incautious decision to skip exam preparations resulted in a failing grade.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implication
'Incautious' often carries a negative connotation, suggesting negligence or irresponsibility.
His incautious driving endangered everyone on the road.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Using 'incautious' when discussing someone's actions can imply a careless disregard for social norms or etiquette.
Making incautious jokes in a formal meeting can be seen as offensive.
Pro Tip 1/3Impulsivity Warning
The term implies acting without thinking through potential consequences, usually leading to negative outcomes.
Her incautious decision to skip exam preparations resulted in a failing grade.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implication
'Incautious' often carries a negative connotation, suggesting negligence or irresponsibility.
His incautious driving endangered everyone on the road.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Using 'incautious' when discussing someone's actions can imply a careless disregard for social norms or etiquette.
Making incautious jokes in a formal meeting can be seen as offensive.
Pro Tip 1/3Impulsivity Warning
The term implies acting without thinking through potential consequences, usually leading to negative outcomes.
Her incautious decision to skip exam preparations resulted in a failing grade.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implication
'Incautious' often carries a negative connotation, suggesting negligence or irresponsibility.
His incautious driving endangered everyone on the road.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Using 'incautious' when discussing someone's actions can imply a careless disregard for social norms or etiquette.
Making incautious jokes in a formal meeting can be seen as offensive.
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