careless
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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
See Examples of CARELESS
- He is a careless worker.
- She was careless with my things.
- It was a careless mistake.
- a newspaper known for careless reporting
First Known Use of CARELESS
before 12th century
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