incautiously
In rash fashion
Incautiously means without proper caution or care—recklessly or unwarily.
Someone who speaks incautiously says things without considering the consequences: He incautiously mentioned the surprise party in front of the guest of honor.
The word suggests a lapse in judgment rather than deliberate recklessness.
Without due attention
- negligentlyWith culpable inattention
- thoughtlesslyWithout care or reflection
- irresponsiblyWithout due care
- foolhardilyWith reckless boldness
unwarily · unmindfully · inattentively · indiscreetly · dangerously · hazardously · perilously · brazenly
Without careful thought
- hastilyIn rushed manner
- impetuouslyActing on sudden urge
- spontaneouslyWithout forethought or preparation
- unthinkinglyWithout conscious deliberation
heedlessly · precipitately · instinctively · whimsically · capriciously · imprudently · extemporaneously · offhandedly
carelessly
Without due attention
- negligentlyWith culpable inattention
- thoughtlesslyWithout care or reflection
- irresponsiblyWithout due care
foolhardily · unwarily · unmindfully · inattentively · indiscreetly · dangerously · hazardously · perilously · brazenly · audaciously
rashly
Without careful thought
- hastilyIn rushed manner
- impetuouslyActing on sudden urge
- spontaneouslyWithout forethought or preparation
unthinkingly · heedlessly · precipitately · instinctively · whimsically · capriciously · imprudently · extemporaneously · offhandedly · unreflectively
incautiouslycautiously
In a guarded manner
carefully · prudently · circumspectly · warily · guardedly
incautiouslydeliberately
Done with intention
thoughtfully · considerately · measuredly · unhurriedly · methodically