Definition Synonyms
Definition of careless - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
negligentnot paying enough attention causing mistakes
- He was careless with the fragile vase.
2.
carefreefree from worry or responsibility
- They enjoyed a careless day at the beach.
3.
indifferentnot concerned about something important
- She was careless of her health.
Expressions with careless
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error made due to lack of attention
He made a careless mistake in his calculations.
driving a vehicle without enough attention or reasonable care for safety
He was charged with careless driving after the minor collision.
speaking without caution can lead to serious consequences
During the war, people were reminded that careless talk costs lives.
Origin of careless
Old English, caru (care) + leas (without)
Terms with careless included in their meaning
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careless writing
written carelessly or quickly
careless writing
writing or drawing carelessly or hurriedly
careless placement
put something somewhere quickly and carelessly
careless work
carelessly done or lacking precision
careless
showing lack of careful thought or consideration
careless writing
write or draw quickly or carelessly without planning
art
careless hasty writing or drawing
behavior
careless or reckless behavior
handle roughly
treat someone or something in a rough or careless way
negligence
careless and neglectful in duties
consequences carelessness
point out consequences of someone's careless actions
careless speech
tendency to speak too freely or carelessly
bad management
handling something in a careless, inefficient, or dishonest way
careless spending
to lose money quickly because of careless or frequent purchases
communication
say something careless that causes embarrassment or upsets other people
careless action
acting without thinking about danger or consequences
careless driving
driving a vehicle carelessly and dangerously
messy writing
written in a messy or careless way
careless
lacking diligence or care
careless application
apply something quickly without care
behavior
perform or work in a lazy and careless way
careless speech
utter words without much thought
careless handling
handle something in a careless or playful way
extravagant
using resources in a careless or excessive way
Examples of careless in a sentence
The careless driver caused a minor accident. He lived a careless life, free from stress. Her careless attitude made her popular among friends. He was careless about the deadline. They were careless with their spending.
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- French:négligent, insouciant, ...
- German:nachlässig, sorglos, ...
- Italian:imprudente, spensierato, ...
- Spanish:descuidado, despreocupado, ...
- Portuguese:descuidado, despreocupado, ...
- Chinese:粗心, 轻松的, ...
- Japanese:不注意な, 無頓着な, ...
- Arabic:مُهمِل, مُسْتَرْخٍ, ...
- Hebrew:רַשְׁלָן, חֲסַר דְּאָגוֹת, ...
- Russian:небрежный, беззаботный, ...
- Ukrainian:недбалий, легковажний, ...
- Hindi:लापरवाह, निश्चिंत, ...
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