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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
While occasionally careless or overzealous in possession, Eze can make tough passes in packed areas and backs himself to get shots on target from distance.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Sometimes insiders are simply careless; some are malicious.
—Maxwell Alles, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The other driver is suspected of careless driving resulting in death, but has not been publicly identified by police or charged.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
The Padres were reckless on the bases one day and careless in the next.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Sometimes insiders are simply careless; some are malicious.
—Maxwell Alles, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The other driver is suspected of careless driving resulting in death, but has not been publicly identified by police or charged.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
The Padres were reckless on the bases one day and careless in the next.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for careless
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Today’s action gives us another tool to both address these unsafe conditions and safeguard nearby residents, students, and businesses.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a psychologically unsafe environment, individuals are less likely to challenge authority, raise concerns, or disclose errors.—
Andrew Binns,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Leaning into the disco-country of much of Man’s Best Friend, Carpenter sings about a neglectful lover.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
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Parents, even the well-meaning ones, tend to be neglectful, or also dead.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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The charges of reckless endangerment of children are because Reed is accused of firing a gun in a parking lot where children were present, North Richland Hills police spokesperson Carissa Katekaru said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur, in contrast, cut one of the most open — stroke reckless — teams the Premier League has encountered, with different intensity levels entirely, shown above.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Forest walks, lazy lake days, midday swims, and evening bonfires are a part of your regular day.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Camels seem slow, hippos clumsy, phoenixes unstable, lions lazy.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Leaving the area removes temptation to touch the firearm and reduces danger of negligent injury from another person.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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In December, the 61-year-old was found guilty of DUI, negligent driving, failure to control speed to avoid a collision and failure to notify of a change in address, but she was acquitted of reckless driving, following a March car accident, the state's attorney's office previously confirmed.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Careless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careless. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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