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as in unsafe
not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble
a careless reporter who often doesn't get his facts straight a careless mistake that caused the plane to crash
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as in neglectful
failing to give proper care and attention
a careless effort that made an unnecessary mess
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Recent Examples of careless
Wyatt’s driver’s license was suspended in October 2023 after a June traffic citation for careless driving in a personal car, Palm Beach County court records show.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
Pino, 53, president of State Street Realty in Doral, has pleaded not guilty to the careless boating charges, and that case is pending.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
His careless blind backhand pass in the neutral zone on a Blackhawks power play was intercepted and the Calgary Flames went down the ice to score their fifth goal of the game — and the fourth Jones was on for Monday night.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
People with depression may be distracted on the road, have a slower reaction time, or have careless or impulsive driving behaviors, like hard braking or speeding.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
Pino, 53, president of State Street Realty in Doral, has pleaded not guilty to the careless boating charges, and that case is pending.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
His careless blind backhand pass in the neutral zone on a Blackhawks power play was intercepted and the Calgary Flames went down the ice to score their fifth goal of the game — and the fourth Jones was on for Monday night.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
People with depression may be distracted on the road, have a slower reaction time, or have careless or impulsive driving behaviors, like hard braking or speeding.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for careless
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Food inside the fridge, including hot dogs and sandwiches, measured at unsafe temperatures.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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Unauthorized immigrants are especially vulnerable to unsafe conditions and other abuses.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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While Gensler’s assessment has merit, the idea that crypto is merely a speculative playground with no fundamental value is neglectful and outdated.—
Edan Yago,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Buy Now 12 of 15 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl Precocious bookworms everywhere found a kindred spirit in Matilda, a little girl with neglectful parents and a loving teacher who takes on a terrorizing headmistress with her special powers.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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He was originally charged with disorderly conduct — a misdemeanor — and three counts of felony reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
Fox News,
25 Jan. 2025
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He’s become poised to the point of being unrecognizable from his Young Josh days as a gunslinging, sometimes reckless quarterback who sometimes took himself, his teammates and Bills fans on Sunday roller-coaster rides.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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The two men get reacquainted, as Anand accompanies Balya and his goats in long lazy days, gaining respite from visiting mourner relatives.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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Steeped in the pleasantly lazy atmosphere of the title setting, the film is languorous, but not long.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
25 Jan. 2025
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The man charged with robbery has a prior conviction for negligent discharge of a firearm, according to the criminal complaint.—
Jakob Rodgers,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The injuries and/or damages complained of in the complaint, if any, were caused solely, directly and proximately by the negligent and/or intentional acts or omissions of person other than answering defendant.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Careless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careless. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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