careless

adjective
UK: /ˈkeələs/
US: /ˈkerləs/

  1. Not giving enough attention to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes or cause accidents.

    1. I was careless and dropped the plate.
    2. It was careless of you to leave the door unlocked while you went shopping.

  2. Not worried about what might happen; not concerned about possible problems or danger.

    1. He is a careless driver, always speeding.
    2. She has a careless attitude towards her health, ignoring warning signs.

Synonyms

negligent inattentive reckless thoughtless

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "careless" in English means: Not giving enough attention to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes or cause accidents., Not worried about what might happen; not concerned about possible problems or danger..

The phonetic transcription of "careless" is /ˈkeələs/ in British English and /ˈkerləs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "careless": negligent, inattentive, reckless, thoughtless.

Example usage of "careless": "I was careless and dropped the plate.". More examples on the page.