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careless
[kair-lis]
adjective
not paying enough attention to what one does.
a careless typist.
Antonyms: carefulnot exact, accurate, or thorough.
careless work.
Synonyms: negligent, inaccurateAntonyms: carefuldone or said heedlessly or negligently; unconsidered.
a careless remark.
Synonyms: unmindful, unthoughtfulAntonyms: carefulnot caring or troubling; having no care or concern; unconcerned (usually followed by of, about, orin ).
careless of the rights of others;
careless about one's behavior;
careless in speech.
Antonyms: carefulpossessed or caused without effort or art; unstudied.
careless beauty.
Archaic., free from anxiety.
careless
/ ˈkɛəlɪs /
adjective
done with or acting with insufficient attention; negligent
unconcerned in attitude or action; heedless; indifferent (to)
she's very careless about her clothes
(usually prenominal) carefree
(usually prenominal) unstudied; artless
an impression of careless elegance
Other Word Forms
- carelessly adverb
- carelessness noun
- overcareless adjective
- overcarelessly adverb
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
"The panel were unanimous in their view that Burn commits a careless tripping offence on Outtara and that a penalty kick should have been awarded," the report noted.
During the meal, Lady Constance made bright, careless remarks about shopping and the weather, and the admiral told manly tales of exploration and danger in distant lands.
How could he speak in such a careless way about the children?
A police motorcyclist who crashed into a pensioner while escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh through London has been found not guilty of causing death by careless driving.
Mr Gray, who denied the charge of death by careless driving, was told by Sheriff Euan Gosney: "You are free to go."
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