careless
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care·less

adjective \-ləs\

Definition of CARELESS

1
a : free from care : untroubled <careless days>
b : indifferent, unconcerned <careless of the consequences>
2
: not taking care
3
: not showing or receiving care:
a : negligent, slovenly <careless writing>
b : unstudied, spontaneous <a careless grace>
c obsolete : unvalued, disregarded
care·less·ly adverb
care·less·ness noun

Examples of CARELESS

  1. He is a careless worker.
  2. She was careless with my things.
  3. It was a careless mistake.
  4. a newspaper known for careless reporting

First Known Use of CARELESS

before 12th century

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