careless
Example Sentences
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The report described lab workers as careless in their handling of “highly dangerous” lab cultures, failing to properly clean up after experimenting with dangerous viruses and bacteria.
From Washington Post
Harvey pleaded no contest Monday to assault, careless discharge of a gun and reckless use of a gun, according to online records.
From Seattle Times
I don’t know whether this was a careless lie of omission or, with forethought, a texted lie to your face.
From Washington Post
He said his barrister advised the family that an appeal would be unlikely to be successful because Treharne was sentenced within the sentencing guidelines for causing death by careless driving.
From BBC
Well, late Wednesday night I did something quite careless and stupid.
From Salon
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