Meaning of careless in English

Classifying Adjective
careless
Definitions
1. effortless and unstudied
Examples
- « an impression of careless elegance »
- « danced with careless grace »
Synonyms
- artless
2. showing an unthinking lack of consideration
Examples
- « a careless remark »
Synonyms
- inconsiderate
Qualitative Adjective
careless
Etymology
Old English carlēas ‘free from care’ (see care, -less)
Definitions
1. marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness
Examples
- « not careful »
- « careless about her clothes »
- « forgotten by some careless person »
- « a careless housekeeper »
- « careless proofreading »
- « it was a careless mistake »
- « hurt by a careles »
Synonyms
Antonyms
- careful

Pronunciation