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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
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.
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Angela Yang, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
The subsequent uncertainty and introspection are exacerbated during a pre-festival press conference, which becomes a flashpoint when the cast and crew come under fire for an allegedly careless adaptation.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Pino was initially charged with three careless boating misdemeanors in the crash.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Demonstrate the discipline necessary to eliminate sloppy turnovers and other careless plays, like the penalties.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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Angela Yang, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
The subsequent uncertainty and introspection are exacerbated during a pre-festival press conference, which becomes a flashpoint when the cast and crew come under fire for an allegedly careless adaptation.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Pino was initially charged with three careless boating misdemeanors in the crash.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Demonstrate the discipline necessary to eliminate sloppy turnovers and other careless plays, like the penalties.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for careless
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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
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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
Adjective
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Endorsing lazy rightwing talking points about Biden and border security, and nations not existing without borders?—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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On an underneath throw to Zach Ertz from Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, Bland cut off the lazy throw and returned it 68 yards for his sixth career interception return for a touchdown.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Oct. 2025
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Sunday was charged with two counts of negligent manslaughter with a vehicle and failure to remain at the scene of an accident where a death occurred, according to the police department.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The suit alleges that the Coconut Grove Sailing Club and three camp counselors were negligent and failed to supervise the children, causing Catherine a lifelong disability.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Careless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careless. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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