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careless
/'kɜrlɪs/
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Definitions of careless
  1. adjective
    (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration
    "careless of the consequences"

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    regardless heedless unheeding
  2. adjective
    effortless and unstudied
    "an impression of careless elegance" "danced with careless grace"

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    artless
  3. adjective
    marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
    "careless about her clothes" "forgotten by some careless person" "a careless housekeeper" "careless proofreading" "it was a careless mistake" "hurt by a careless remark"

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    perfunctory reckless slapdash slipshod sloppy superficial offhand casual cursory haphazard heedless incautious offhanded passing
    Opposite:
    careful
Examples of careless
  • "careless of the consequences"
  • "an impression of careless elegance"
  • "danced with careless grace"
  • "careless about her clothes"
  • "forgotten by some careless person"
  • "a careless housekeeper"
  • "careless proofreading"
  • "it was a careless mistake"
  • "hurt by a careless remark"
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