careless
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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
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 • Mar. 13, 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
Many of the reporters were careless about the facts, to the point that she could barely recognize herself in their articles.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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Power Suffix: -less
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