careless

/ˈkɛrləs/

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Type

Adjective

Meaning

  1. Not giving sufficient attention, thought, or effort to avoid errors, damage, or accidents.

    • He lost his apartment keys again because of a careless mistake.

    • Are drivers becoming more careless on icy roads during the winter?

  2. Showing a casual lack of concern or effort, often appearing effortless or unstudied.

    • She tossed her jacket onto the chair with a careless shrug.

    • His careless grace on the dance floor immediately caught everyone's eye.

Collocations

  • careless mistake
  • careless error
  • careless driving
  • careless whisper
  • careless remark
  • careless attitude
  • careless shrug

Synonyms

  • negligent
  • sloppy
  • inattentive
  • reckless
  • casual
  • nonchalant

Antonyms