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- [kair-lis]
- /ˈkɛər lɪs/
- /ˈkeələs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kair-lis]
- /ˈkɛər lɪs/
Definitions of careless word
- adjective careless If you are careless, you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage. 3
- adjective careless If you say that someone is careless of something such as their health or appearance, you mean that they do not seem to be concerned about it, or do nothing to keep it in a good condition. 3
- graded adjective careless If you describe someone's movements as careless, you mean that they are relaxed or confident, and do not seem to require much effort or thought. 3
- adjective careless done with or acting with insufficient attention; negligent 3
- adjective careless unconcerned in attitude or action; heedless; indifferent (to) 3
- abbreviation CARELESS carefree 3
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Origin of careless
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English carlēas. See care, -less
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Parts of speech for Careless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
careless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for careless
adj careless
- indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- indiscreet — not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark.
- inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
- wasteful — given to or characterized by useless consumption or expenditure: wasteful methods; a wasteful way of life.
- hasty — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
adjective careless
- slapdash — in a hasty, haphazard manner: He assembled the motor slapdash.
- happy-go-lucky — trusting cheerfully to luck; happily unworried or unconcerned.
- uncaring — a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.
- insensitive — deficient in human sensibility, acuteness of feeling, or consideration; unfeeling; callous: an insensitive person.
- unsympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
Antonyms for careless
adj careless
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
- mindful — attentive, aware, or careful (usually followed by of): mindful of one's responsibilities.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
- painstaking — taking or characterized by taking pains or trouble; expending or showing diligent care and effort; careful: a painstaking craftsman; painstaking research.
- prudent — wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober.
adjective careless
- considerate — Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
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