incaution

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Noun

incaution - the trait of forgetting or ignoring possible danger

incautiousness

carelessness, sloppiness - the quality of not being careful or taking pains

unwariness - the trait of not being cautious and watchful

imprudence - a lack of caution in practical affairs

carefulness, caution, cautiousness - the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of caution"

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That many birders are tight-lipped is a good thing, of course, because the cost of incaution can be disappointment or tragedy.

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The Guardian noted, "It takes bravery, perhaps incaution, to forecast what will unfold in the year ahead.

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The incident occurred at 10am at a gas shop in the 3rd police district, damaging nearby buildings, Ghori said, adding the incident resulted from incaution of the gas seller.