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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
Farke was seething with the careless waste of an opportunity to build a more patient Leeds attack.
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Beren Cross, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
With the tip drama over, brace your necks for some whiplash, because Chase and Gary’s moral positions as righteous angel and careless daredevil suddenly flip-flop.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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Beren Cross, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
With the tip drama over, brace your necks for some whiplash, because Chase and Gary’s moral positions as righteous angel and careless daredevil suddenly flip-flop.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for careless
Adjective
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Parking in unauthorized areas causes unsafe conditions.—
Krissy Waite,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Countless studies show that heavy metals, like lead and mercury, are unsafe at any levels in the human body.—
Wendy Murphy,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 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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As with much of U.S. politics right now, Texas v Becerra feels like a reckless attempt to pull us back to a former time.—
Rebekah Taussig,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
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After reviewing the police investigation, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved one count of reckless homicide, a Class 3 felony, against Lopez, Barrington police said.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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The man’s pretty mouth is curved into a lazy grin, arms crossed over his superb chest.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Lobster Pappardelle made with a 1.25-lb lazy lobster, English peas, fresh pappardelle pasta and sherry thyme cream is also available for $45.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
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Tiger alleges that Verizon was negligent and sought class certification for all utility pole workers who were occupationally exposed to Verizon's lead-sheathed cables in Pennsylvania.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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Partners at Andreessen Horowitz, the blue-chip venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, defended to investors their decision to hire Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran acquitted on a charge of criminally negligent homicide last year, according to an internal memo viewed by The New York Times.—
Mike Isaac,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Careless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careless. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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