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as in unsafe
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
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as in neglectful
failing to give proper care and attention
a careless effort that made an unnecessary mess
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Recent Examples of careless
Establish penalties for reckless and careless operation.
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Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Anyone old enough to vote is old enough to remember that California hasn’t always been so careless with its elections.
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Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Who would be so careless to leave such a mess behind?
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
That charming and shaggy approach is fitting for such a campy and irreverent comedy, ultimately substituting polish for an equal mixture of artistic grit and careless joy.
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Anyone old enough to vote is old enough to remember that California hasn’t always been so careless with its elections.
—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Who would be so careless to leave such a mess behind?
—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
That charming and shaggy approach is fitting for such a campy and irreverent comedy, ultimately substituting polish for an equal mixture of artistic grit and careless joy.
—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for careless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for careless
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Green means habitable, yellow means moderately damaged, and red signifies that the building is unsafe.
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Prosecutors allege prolonged neglect According to charging documents cited by WNEM-TV5, prosecutors allege Casper was immobile, was not provided proper medical care or adequate nutrition, and was forced to live in unsafe conditions before his death.
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Parents could be accused of neglectful supervision if an underage child is left at home unattended.
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While not every nursing home fosters a neglectful or abusive environment, these conditions can thrive at facilities that are understaffed.
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The suspect, 30‑year‑old Trevion Mark of Fort Worth, was arrested nearby without incident and charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle, according to DPS.
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Mark was charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle and booked into the Tarrant County Jail.
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And just like Alito, some members of my family have forgotten our history and support Trump or favor some of his immigration policies, dismissing new arrivals as criminals or lazy.
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Today, the park operates more than 40 family-friendly water attractions including thrilling slides, casual pools and a lazy river.
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Patricia Avila filed her civil suit against Brown in Los Angeles County Superior Court five years ago, suing the singer for premises liability, negligent infliction of emotional distress and strict liability.
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Tumpa, her nephew, and Oro Recovery were also all accused of intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and invasion of privacy by public disclosure of private facts.
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“Careless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careless. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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