a. [ Cf. L. cautus, fr. caver. See Caution. ] Attentive to examine probable effects and consequences of acts with a view to avoid danger or misfortune; prudent; circumspect; wary; watchful;
Cautious feeling for another's pain. Byron. [ 1913 Webster ]
Be swift to hear; but cautious of your tongue. Watts.
adv. In a cautious manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of being cautious. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Pref. in- not + cautious: cf. L. incautus. ] Not cautious; not circumspect; not attending to the circumstances on which safety and interest depend; heedless; careless;
You . . . incautious tread
On fire with faithless embers overspread. Francis. [ 1913 Webster ]
His rhetorical expressions may easily captivate any incautious reader. Keill.
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a. Too cautious; cautious or prudent to excess. --
a. Taking or using precaution; precautionary. --
a. Incautious. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. Incautiously. [ 1913 Webster ]