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careless

adjective care·less \-ləs\

: not using care : not careful

: done, made, or said without enough thought or attention

Full Definition of CARELESS

1
a :  free from care :  untroubled <careless days>
b :  indifferent, unconcerned <careless of the consequences>
2
:  not taking care
3
:  not showing or receiving care:
a :  negligent, slovenly <careless writing>
b :  unstudied, spontaneous <a careless grace>
c obsolete :  unvalued, disregarded
— care·less·ly adverb
— care·less·ness noun
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First Known Use of CARELESS

before 12th century

Related to CARELESS

Synonyms
heedless, incautious, mindless, unguarded, unsafe, unwary
Antonyms
alert, cautious, circumspect, gingerly, guarded, heedful, safe, wary
CARELESS Defined for Kids

careless

adjective care·less \ˈker-ləs\

Definition of CARELESS for Kids

1
:  not taking proper care <a careless worker>
2
:  done, made, or said without being careful <a careless mistake>
3
:  carefree
— care·less·ly adverb
— care·less·ness noun

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. careless
  2. care
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