careless


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
careless/ˈkeələs/
adjective
  • 1 not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or mistakes.
  • 2 (careless of/about) not concerned or worried about.

    ■ showing no interest or effort; casual.

– derivatives
carelessly adverb,
carelessness noun.
– origin OE carlēas ‘free from care’ (see care, -less).
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