careless

careless

adjective

Definition of CARELESS

1

not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble <a careless reporter who often doesn't get his facts straight> <a careless mistake that caused the plane to crash>

Synonyms heedless, incautious, mindless, unguarded, unsafe, unwary

Related Words bold, impetuous, rash, reckless; inattentive, regardless; blithe, inconsiderate, thoughtless; absentminded, forgetful, unmindful; lax, neglectful, negligent, remiss, slipshod; imprudent, indiscreet, injudicious; inadvertent, unintentional, unplanned

Near Antonyms attentive, chary, observant, vigilant, watchful; foresighted, forethoughtful, provident; calculating, scheming, shrewd; considerate, thoughtful; ultracareful, ultracautious

Antonyms alert, cautious, circumspect, gingerly, guarded, heedful, safe, wary

2

failing to give proper care and attention <a careless effort that made an unnecessary mess>

Synonyms careless, derelict, disregardful, lax, lazy, neglectful, neglecting, remiss, slack

Related Words heedless, incautious, irresponsible, reckless, wild; unguarded, unwary; forgetful; disregardful, disregarding, inattentive, oblivious, thoughtless, unheeding, unmindful, unthinking; apathetic, disinterested, indifferent, unconcerned, uninterested; delinquent; loose

Near Antonyms meticulous, painstaking, punctilious; cautious, chary, circumspect, gingerly, guarded; alert, heedful, heeding, mindful, observant, regardful, regarding, vigilant, wary, watchful; foresighted, forethoughtful, provident, responsible; thinking, thoughtful; concerned, interested

Antonyms attentive, careful, conscientious, nonnegligent