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careless

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of careless

1 not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble

  • a careless reporter who often doesnʼt get his facts straight
  • a careless mistake that caused the plane to crash
Synonyms of careless

heedless, incautious, mindless, unguarded, unsafe, unwary
Words Related to careless

bold, impetuous, rash, reckless

inattentive, regardless

blithe, inconsiderate, thoughtless

absentminded, forgetful, unmindful

lax, neglectful, negligent, remiss, slipshod

imprudent, indiscreet, injudicious

inadvertent, unintentional, unplanned
Near Antonyms of careless

attentive, chary, observant, vigilant, watchful

foresighted, forethoughtful, provident

calculating, scheming, shrewd

considerate, thoughtful

ultracareful, ultracautious
Antonyms of careless

alert, cautious, circumspect, gingerly, guarded, heedful, safe, wary

2 failing to give proper care and attention

  • a careless effort that made an unnecessary mess
Synonyms of careless

derelict, disregardful, lax, lazy, neglectful, neglecting, negligent, remiss, slack
Words Related to careless

heedless, incautious, irresponsible, reckless, wild

unguarded, unwary

forgetful

disregardful, disregarding, inattentive, oblivious, thoughtless, unheeding, unmindful, unthinking

apathetic, disinterested, indifferent, unconcerned, uninterested

delinquent

loose
Near Antonyms of careless

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
Antonyms of careless

attentive, careful, conscientious, nonnegligent

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