Careless meaning

What does “careless” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“careless” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful.

careless

adjective

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
“careless about her clothes”
“forgotten by some careless person”
Oppositescareful
effortless and unstudied
“an impression of careless elegance”
“danced with careless grace”
(usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration
“careless of the consequences”
“crushing the blooms with regardless tread”
Synonymsregardless

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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✦Synonyms for careless✦Unscramble CARELESS