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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
That began to change in the second half as Liverpool became more careless in possession and easier to play through.
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Andy Jones, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
These research projects, ongoing at UCF, could be among the research hit by the budget ax being wielded by careless hands — part of a nationwide strike against grants funded by the National Institutes of Health.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2025
The program has faced consequences of careless actions even before that, said Benjamin Chevat, executive director at Citizens for Extension of the James Zadroga Act.
—Nancy Cutler, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
This week on The Bachelor, tempers (and dresses) were short — and a careless comment from Rose sent Carolina into a spiral.
—EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Andy Jones, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
These research projects, ongoing at UCF, could be among the research hit by the budget ax being wielded by careless hands — part of a nationwide strike against grants funded by the National Institutes of Health.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2025
The program has faced consequences of careless actions even before that, said Benjamin Chevat, executive director at Citizens for Extension of the James Zadroga Act.
—Nancy Cutler, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
This week on The Bachelor, tempers (and dresses) were short — and a careless comment from Rose sent Carolina into a spiral.
—EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for careless
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Taking these two medications together can cause unsafe blood sugar levels.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
1 Mar. 2025
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Consumers never saw this product on store shelves, but its recall raises an important question: How often do unsafe imports slip through the cracks?—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Two pit bulls were rescued from their allegedly neglectful owner and her uninhabitable home on Wednesday, Feb. 19, according to a Sunday, Feb. 23 Suffolk County SPCA news release.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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These dream-memories throw us directly into the action with scenes involving mobsters, a neglectful father, and an explosion—all before skipping back to unrelated conversations in modern day.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
23 Feb. 2025
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This is the Republican Party under Trump: shrugging off the well-being of Veterans while pushing reckless cuts.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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He was arrested on charges of disobeying the signal of an officer, failure to maintain lane, reckless driving, passing on the right, interfering with an officer and first-degree reckless endangerment.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2025
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James River Virginia Flowing right through Richmond, the James River is an urban tubing experience with scenic views of the Richmond skyline and a mix of lazy sections and small rapids.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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Some scammers are truly lazy, as was the case here, and don’t even try to obfuscate it.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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He was accused of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide for the unintentional death of Neely – and later acquitted.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The notice contends that town officials were negligent and failed to properly supervise Moan.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Careless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careless. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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