Main Entry:

care·less

Pronunciation:

\-ləs\

Function:

adjective

Date:

before 12th century

1 a: free from care : untroubled <careless days> b: indifferent, unconcerned <careless of the consequences>2: not taking care3: not showing or receiving care: a: negligent, slovenly <careless writing> b: unstudied, spontaneous <a careless grace> cobsolete : unvalued, disregarded

— care·less·ly adverb

— care·less·ness noun