Definition of Careless

1. Adjective. Marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful. "Hurt by a careless remark"


2. Adjective. Effortless and unstudied. "Danced with careless grace"
Similar to: Artless

3. Adjective. (usually followed by 'of') without due thought or consideration. "Crushing the blooms with regardless tread"
Exact synonyms: Regardless
Similar to: Heedless, Unheeding
Derivative terms: Carelessness

Definition of Careless

1. a. Free from care or anxiety. hence, cheerful; light-hearted.

Definition of Careless

1. Adjective. (archaic) Free from care; unworried, without anxiety. (defdate from 11th c.) ¹

2. Adjective. Not concerned or worried (about). (defdate from 11th c.) ¹

3. Adjective. Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Careless

1. inattentive; negligent [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Careless

carefreedoms
carefreely
carefreeness
carefront
careful
carefull
carefuller
carefullest
carefully
carefulness
carefulnesses
caregiver
caregivers
caregiving
caregivings
careless (current term)
careless(p)
carelessest
carelessly
carelessness
carelessnesses
careline
carelines
careme
caremes
carer
carers
cares
caresite
caress

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