Synonyms and Antonyms 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
bold, impetuous, rash, reckless
inattentive, regardless
blithe, inconsiderate, thoughtless
absentminded, forgetful, unmindful
lax, neglectful, negligent, remiss, slipshod
imprudent, indiscreet, injudicious
inadvertent, unintentional, unplanned
attentive, chary, observant, vigilant, watchful
foresighted, forethoughtful, provident
calculating, scheming, shrewd
considerate, thoughtful
ultracareful, ultracautious
2
failing to give proper care and attention
- a careless effort that made an unnecessary mess
heedless, incautious, irresponsible, reckless, wild
unguarded, unwary
forgetful
disregardful, disregarding, inattentive, oblivious, thoughtless, unheeding, unmindful, unthinking
apathetic, disinterested, indifferent, unconcerned, uninterested
delinquent
loose
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
