careless

Example Sentences

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“We also recognize that this has had an impact beyond just us and never wanted our actions to cause any hurt or be perceived as careless.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

On Tuesday, Dye posted a statement on social media, in which he apologized to Malukas and others for his “careless comments.”

From Los Angeles Times

To connect maternal regret with unloving and neglectful parenting is a careless assumption, according to Israeli sociologist Orna Donath, author of Regretting Motherhood: A Study.

From BBC

At a previous court hearing, in addition to pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving, Tavener, 23, of no fixed address, admitted causing serious injury by careless driving.

From BBC