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careless

[kair-lis] / ˈkɛər lɪs /
ADJECTIVE
without sufficient attention
Synonyms
STRONGEST
casual forgetful hasty inaccurate indifferent indiscreet irresponsible lackadaisical lax negligent nonchalant reckless sloppy thoughtless wasteful
WEAK
absent-minded abstracted cursory disregardful heedless improvident imprudent inadvertent incautious inconsiderate indolent injudicious loose mindless napping oblivious offhand perfunctory pococurante regardless remiss slipshod uncircumspect unconcerned unguarded unheeding unmindful unobservant unreflective unthinking
Antonyms
STRONGEST
attentive careful caring mindful responsible
WEAK
accurate cautious concerned guarded kind painstaking prudent ready scrupulous thoughtful
ADJECTIVE
artless
Synonyms
STRONGEST
casual naive nonchalant
WEAK
modest natural simple unstudied
Antonyms
WEAK
accurate attentive careful cautious concerned guarded kind mindful painstaking prudent ready scrupulous thoughtful

Example Sentences

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When a nameless secretary drops a sheaf of papers, Kornev’s response to help is instinctive, yet we cringe at the careless faux pas he commits in this unfeeling society.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving carries a maximum sentence of five years, while causing death by driving while uninsured carries a maximum term of two years, according to the Sentencing Council.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Like, just in case someone’s dawdling, or being careless about where they’re dumping snow.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

In my case, the confession didn’t make me look careless or unserious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

“Of course. She was careless about things. Didn’t think ahead. Didn’t take responsibility. And I think that’s caused some hard things for all of you. I’m sorry.”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt