Careless

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛrləs/

Careless (adj)

  1. Not paying enough attention, so mistakes happen easily.
  2. Showing little concern or effort to do something properly.
  3. Done in a way that ignores safety rules, creating risk for others.

Examples

  • He was careless, so he made mistakes in the form.
  • Don’t be careless with the stove; turn it off after cooking.

Careless (adjective)

Examples

  • She made a careless mistake during the test.
  • They were careless when they crossed the street.