careless
[ kair-lis ]
/ ˈkɛər lɪs /
adjective
not paying enough attention to what one does: a careless typist.
not exact, accurate, or thorough: careless work.
done or said heedlessly or negligently; unconsidered: a careless remark.
not caring or troubling; having no care or concern; unconcerned (usually followed by of, about, or in): careless of the rights of others; careless about one's behavior; careless in speech.
possessed or caused without effort or art; unstudied: careless beauty.
Archaic.
free from anxiety.
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Words nearby careless
careers officer,
carefree,
careful,
caregiver,
caregiver speech,
careless,
careline,
caren,
carer,
caress,
caressive
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British Dictionary definitions for carelessly
careless
/ (ˈkɛəlɪs) /
adjective
done with or acting with insufficient attention; negligent
(often foll by in, of, or about)
unconcerned in attitude or action; heedless; indifferent (to)
she's very careless about her clothes
(usually prenominal)
carefree
(usually prenominal)
unstudied; artless
an impression of careless elegance