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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
Dahlin earned another interference penalty later, and Zucker’s roughing penalty was careless.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The line is crossed when content becomes synthetic, repetitive or careless.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Stewart’s successor, Mayor Bobby Sanchez, a Democrat, suspended Blogoslawski in February amid allegations of improprieties, including the careless handling of cash and the backdating of tax payments to avoid interest penalties.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
More likely the difference was in the turnover column – 15 for the Lakers, which led to 18 Houston points, including several errors that seemed careless and one sequence early in the fourth quarter at the offensive end in which the ball was flying all over the place.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The line is crossed when content becomes synthetic, repetitive or careless.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Stewart’s successor, Mayor Bobby Sanchez, a Democrat, suspended Blogoslawski in February amid allegations of improprieties, including the careless handling of cash and the backdating of tax payments to avoid interest penalties.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
More likely the difference was in the turnover column – 15 for the Lakers, which led to 18 Houston points, including several errors that seemed careless and one sequence early in the fourth quarter at the offensive end in which the ball was flying all over the place.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for careless
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The 1933 bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places but has become increasingly unsafe, with the cost to preserve it estimated at $20 million to $50 million.—
Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
22 May 2026
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No person should feel unsafe while praying in a mosque, church, synagogue or temple.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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To do otherwise is neglectful and selfish.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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Above a certain socioeconomic threshold, not spending an extra $1,000 a year or more in the hopes of doing so could seem neglectful.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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He was charged with seven counts, including first-degree reckless endangering safety and two counts of eluding an officer.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The spiral of menace is breathtaking as Gary continues to dig them in deeper with his misplaced confidence and reckless moves, and a bone-chilling warning left in the dead of night forces Irwin to bring Hester up to date.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Basically, the lazy person’s way to a six pack.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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What’s more, over the next few months, the ChatGPT users got lazier with each essay, ultimately resorting to copy-and-paste by the end of the study.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Behind closed doors Taylor and Rachelle Kiesel are now among 15 families suing CALO in civil court, with allegations ranging from negligent infliction of emotional distress to battery.—
Samantha Rappaport,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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But in January 1977, after four days of testimony and 3½ hours of deliberations, Longet was acquitted of the felony charge and convicted of a misdemeanor charge of negligent homicide.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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“Careless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careless. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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