incaution


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Noun 1. incaution - the trait of forgetting or ignoring possible danger
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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