Careless: meaning, definitions and examples

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careless

[ ˈkerləs ]

^{Context #1}

inattentive behavior

Showing a lack of attention or consideration; not taking enough care in doing something. Careless behavior can lead to accidents and mistakes.

Synonyms

inattentive, negligent, reckless, thoughtless

Examples of usage

He made a careless mistake in his report.
She was careless with her belongings and ended up losing her phone.
The careless driver caused a serious accident on the road.

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without caution

Done or said without thinking or caring about the consequences. Careless remarks or actions can hurt others unintentionally.

Synonyms

heedless, impulsive, rash, unthinking

Examples of usage

She regretted her careless words that hurt her friend's feelings.
The careless disposal of waste can harm the environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "careless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descuidado

🇮🇳 लापरवाह

🇩🇪 unvorsichtig

🇮🇩 ceroboh

🇺🇦 необережний

🇵🇱 nieostrożny

🇯🇵 不注意な

🇫🇷 négligent

🇪🇸 descuidado

🇹🇷 dikkatsiz

🇰🇷 부주의한

🇸🇦 مهمل

🇨🇿 nedbalý

🇸🇰 nedbanlivý

🇨🇳 粗心

🇸🇮 nepreviden

🇮🇸 óvarlegur

🇰🇿 немқұрайлы

🇬🇪 უზრუნველყოფილი

🇦🇿 ehtiyatsız

🇲🇽 descuidado

Word origin

The word 'careless' originated from the combination of 'care' (from Old English 'caru' meaning anxiety or sorrow) and the suffix '-less' (indicating without). The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe someone lacking care or attention in their actions or behavior.