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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
The problem isn’t that general providers are careless, but that their systems and staff simply aren’t built for these edge cases.
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Ari Raptis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
When businesses are careless and people get hurt, those businesses should be held accountable.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
The driver was cited for careless driving causing bodily injury, which is a misdemeanor traffic offense, according to state law.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
Carlos Guillermo Alonso, 79, the alleged operator of the boat that struck the teen, has been charged with two misdemeanors for careless operation of a vessel, according to the FWC.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 3 June 2025
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Ari Raptis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
When businesses are careless and people get hurt, those businesses should be held accountable.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
The driver was cited for careless driving causing bodily injury, which is a misdemeanor traffic offense, according to state law.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
Carlos Guillermo Alonso, 79, the alleged operator of the boat that struck the teen, has been charged with two misdemeanors for careless operation of a vessel, according to the FWC.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for careless
Adjective
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For example, using Sentinel's canine abilities to identify any unsafe obstacles in the plant to prevent injuries.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
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At that time, the home was declared an unsafe structure and was set for demolition, Toussaint said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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As the story goes, biased or uninformed teachers call a child protection hotline, and out-of-touch caseworkers deem the parents neglectful and remove their children.—
Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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In one, which aired in September, 1949, the Goldbergs get a new, neglectful landlord.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Alleged stabber Larry Boards is facing two counts of felony assault, reckless endangerment, and harassment for the crazed confrontation at the 82nd St.-Jackson Heights No. 7 train station at about 4:15 p.m. Friday, cops said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Broadly, the search warrant describes the crimes as first-degree intentional homicide and reckless endangering of safety by use of a deadly weapon.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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By the end of the summer, there will be another pool with a zero-entry layout, lazy river, and seven private cabanas.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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The cellphone chimed, a surprise on a hot, lazy Sunday evening when few emails announce themselves.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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The man was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and negligent use of a deadly weapon, police said.—
Paloma Chavez
July 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2025
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Alaina Jones, 37, of Norwalk faces charges of risk of injury to a child, interfering with an officer and negligent storage of a firearm, according to Lt.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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“Careless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careless. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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