Definition of Careless
Careless
Care·less


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Lacking thought or attention to consequences.

e.g. She was careless with her phone and left it on the bus.

(adjective)
showing a lack of care, attention, interest, or concern for something, especially showing such an attitude in one's actions;

e.g. She was careless enough to leave her purse on the bus. They didn't want to be careless with such an important secret.

(adjective)
casual and relaxed, not exerting much effort or being troubled by much;

e.g. We spent a careless week on the beach, relaxing and not doing much.

(adjective)
casual and spontaneous, not done with much interest, intention, or planning;

e.g. He gave a careless toss of his head as he spoke.



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