What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
uncautious
Example
He was uncautious while handling the fragile vase and ended up breaking it. [uncautious: adjective]
Example
She uncautiously clicked on the suspicious link, which led to her computer getting infected with a virus. [uncautiously: adverb]
incautious
Example
The incautious driver caused a serious accident by running a red light. [incautious: adjective]
Example
He incautiously invested all his savings in a risky business venture without doing proper research. [incautiously: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Incautious is more commonly used than uncautious in everyday language and is widely accepted in both formal and informal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between uncautious and incautious?
While both words have negative connotations, uncautious is less commonly used and may be considered less formal than incautious. It is best to use incautious in formal writing and speech.
