careless
not paying enough attention to what one does: a careless typist.
not exact, accurate, or thorough: careless work.
done or said heedlessly or negligently; unconsidered: a careless remark.
not caring or troubling; having no care or concern; unconcerned (usually followed by of, about, or in): careless of the rights of others;careless about one's behavior;careless in speech.
possessed or caused without effort or art; unstudied: careless beauty.
Archaic. free from anxiety.
Origin of careless
1Other words for careless
Opposites for careless
Other words from careless
- care·less·ly, adverb
- care·less·ness, noun
- o·ver·care·less, adjective
- o·ver·care·less·ly, adverb
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How to use careless in a sentence
It was a moment of careless unkindness, a way of noting that an unspoken rule — stupid, pointless, insidious — has been violated.
Samira Nasr, a fashion first at Harper’s Bazaar: ‘I just want to bring more people with me to the party’ | Robin Givhan | February 19, 2021 | Washington PostBy virtually testing millions of real-world scenarios, from snowy road conditions to careless pedestrians, simulation technology can analyze autonomous vehicles’ performance while accelerating development and reducing costs.
Intelligent models for smarter decision-making | Martha Leibs | February 18, 2021 | MIT Technology ReviewTo keep with the purpose of these awards they must not be given carelessly, but they must be given.
As I was turning carelessly away, a slight commotion in the group of curious loiterers around the gates attracted my attention.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show | Robert W. Chambers | February 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAccording to Indian media reports, the Italians were accused of carelessly shooting like “cowboys at sea”.
Italian Pirate-Fighting Marines On Trial | Barbie Latza Nadeau | February 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
But the reporting, based on the same vague words, carelessly checked and sourced, remains unchanged.
Bernard-Henri Levy: Have I Become an Undesirable in Libya? | Bernard-Henri Lévy | March 27, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd while it believes in limited government, it is not carelessly antigovernment.
It was only a hut of rough boards, carelessly knocked together for a shepherd's temporary home.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonThinking it was a request for employment which he could not offer, Malcolm stuffed it carelessly into a pocket.
The Red Year | Louis TracyThe tall man stands with folded arms, and looks carelessly round the room, and at Uncle David among the rest.
Checkmate | Joseph Sheridan Le FanuI strongly suspect a pretty girl in the party somewhere,' he observed carelessly.
The Wave | Algernon Blackwood"I think I'll stroll down to the tavern and see this stranger," I replied carelessly.
The Soldier of the Valley | Nelson Lloyd
British Dictionary definitions for careless
/ (ˈkɛəlɪs) /
done with or acting with insufficient attention; negligent
(often foll by in, of, or about) 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
Derived forms of careless
- carelessly, adverb
- carelessness, noun
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