Careless meaning
The definition of careless is not paying proper attention to detail or not taking care to do something well enough or correctly.
A mistake you make because you aren't really paying attention is an example of a careless mistake.
adjective
Showing a lack of consideration.
A careless remark.
adjective
Unstudied or effortless.
Danced with careless grace.
adjective
Without worry; carefree; untroubled.
adjective
Exhibiting a disposition that is free from cares; cheerful.
A careless grin; a careless wave of the hand.
adjective
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Done or made without enough attention, precision, etc.; not painstaking or thorough.
adjective
Artless; unstudied.
A careless grace.
adjective
Not concerned or worried (about). [from 11th c.]
adjective
Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes. [from 16th c.]
Jessica was so careless that she put her shorts on backwards.
adjective
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Not paying enough attention; not thinking before one acts or speaks; neglectful; heedless; inconsiderate.
adjective
Taking insufficient care; negligent.
A careless housekeeper; careless proofreading.
adjective
Marked by or resulting from lack of forethought or thoroughness.
A careless mistake.
adjective
Unconcerned or indifferent; heedless.
Careless of the consequences.
adjective
careless of
- Indifferent to; untroubled by.
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Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
careless of
Origin of careless
- From Middle English careles, from Old English carlēas (“careless, reckless, void of care, free from care, free”), equivalent to care + -less.
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