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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
Young Christoph wrote in the knowledge that Bonhoeffer’s correspondence was being monitored and that a careless word could have fatal consequences.
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Alex Ross, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Matvei Michkov has just one goal coming late in the Flyers’ loss to the Jets on Thursday, but was once again benched for the second half of the third period after too many ineffective shifts and careless plays with the puck.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Nigeria deserves solidarity in its fight against terror — not careless rhetoric that fuels misunderstanding.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Holmes and other legal professionals say there are common telltale signs of careless AI use, such as citations to nonexistent case law, filler language that was left in, and ChatGPT-style emoji or formatting that looks nothing like a typical legal document.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
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Alex Ross, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Matvei Michkov has just one goal coming late in the Flyers’ loss to the Jets on Thursday, but was once again benched for the second half of the third period after too many ineffective shifts and careless plays with the puck.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Nigeria deserves solidarity in its fight against terror — not careless rhetoric that fuels misunderstanding.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Holmes and other legal professionals say there are common telltale signs of careless AI use, such as citations to nonexistent case law, filler language that was left in, and ChatGPT-style emoji or formatting that looks nothing like a typical legal document.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for careless
Adjective
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The New Brunswick house also possessed a history of building code violations and officials have since declared the building to be an unsafe structure, according to NJ Advance Media.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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In making the rule, the CPSC said there were 17 deaths in 2020 and at least 17 deaths in 2021 because of the contribution to unsafe sleeping conditions of infant loungers.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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One of the tale’s bitterest ironies is that Victor will become a more demanding, more neglectful, and vastly more destructive father figure than Leopold ever was.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
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After sharing his story online, commenters expressed sympathy for the boy’s situation, calling his father’s behavior selfish and neglectful.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pacheco-Meza was charged with reckless homicide and driving under the influence, while Morales-Martinez was charged with drug possession and a weapons offense.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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She is charged with murder, carrying a firearm while under the influence, risk of injury to a child and first-degree reckless endangerment, and is being held on a $1 million bond.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The kids will love all the ways to make a splash here, which include waterslides, a lazy river, and Orlando’s only wave pool.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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The decor is bright and inviting, the heated pool is perfect for a lazy afternoon, and patios offer quiet spots to sip coffee or a local wine.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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On Tuesday, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office charged both suspects with shooting at an occupied dwelling and negligent discharge of a firearm, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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After allegedly fleeing the scene without rendering aid or calling authorities, the Louisiana native was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Careless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careless. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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