incautiousness

Definitions of incautiousness
  1. noun
    the trait of forgetting or ignoring possible danger
    synonyms: incaution
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    unwariness
    the trait of not being cautious and watchful
    imprudence
    a lack of caution in practical affairs
    heedlessness, mindlessness, rashness
    the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
    improvidence, shortsightedness
    a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources
    myopia
    a lack of discernment, insight, or foresight
    type of:
    carelessness, sloppiness
    the quality of not being careful or taking pains
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