Incautious

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

Not cautious; not circumspect; not attending to the circumstances on which safety and interest depend; heedless; careless; as, an incautious step; an incautious remark.

Synonyms: Unwary; indiscreet; inconsiderate; imprudent; impolitic; careless; heedless; thoughtless. In*cau"tious*ly, adv. In*cau"tious*ness, n.