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单词 incaution
释义

incaution

noun

in·​cau·​tion (ˌ)in-ˈkȯ-shən How to pronounce incaution (audio)
: lack of caution : heedlessness

Synonyms

  • carelessness
  • dereliction
  • heedlessness
  • incautiousness
  • laxness
  • neglectfulness
  • negligence
  • remissness
  • slackness
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Example Sentences

as a result of an agent's colossal incaution, a laptop filled with top-secret intelligence was missing
Recent Examples on the Web Doctors and hospitals, eyeing the bottom line, also veered towards incaution when handing out pills. The Economist, 29 Aug. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1720, in the meaning defined above

incaution

noun

as in negligence
failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes as a result of an agent's colossal incaution, a laptop filled with top-secret intelligence was missing

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • negligence
  • neglectfulness
  • incautiousness
  • carelessness
  • neglect
  • remissness
  • omission
  • heedlessness
  • laxness
  • recklessness
  • slackness
  • wildness
  • malpractice
  • misconduct
  • foolhardiness
  • malfeasance
  • rashness
  • irresponsibility
  • dereliction
  • irresponsibleness
  • mismanagement
  • forgetfulness
  • delinquency
  • mishandling
  • misdirection
  • inattention
  • inattentiveness
  • shortsightedness
  • inadvertence
  • inadvertency
  • unwariness
  • obliviousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • care
  • caution
  • awareness
  • carefulness
  • attention
  • cautiousness
  • attentiveness
  • observance
  • circumspection
  • vigilance
  • alertness
  • responsibility
  • heedfulness
  • watchfulness
  • responsibleness
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