careless

[US]/'keəlɪs/
[UK]/'kɛrləs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. without care or thought; unconcerned; indifferent.

Phrases & Collocations

careless of

careless driving

careless mistake

careless about

Example Sentences

careless of the consequences.

He is careless in speech.

a careless housekeeper; careless proofreading.

a careless grin; a careless wave of the hand.

she gave a careless shrug.

be careless about one's speech

A careless driver is a danger.

This is careless work. Do it again!

danced with careless grace.

chasten a careless writing style.

He is severely put down for his careless work.

he admitted careless driving.

he was careless of his own safety.

The package was mauled by the careless messenger.

Careless driving cost him his life.

The text was corrupted by careless copyists.

A careless driver is a menace to all road users.

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