careless — not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkerləs/
Example Sentences
- He was so careless that he put salt in his coffee instead of sugar.
- Don't be careless with your personal information online.
- The careless student forgot his exam was today and showed up in pajamas.
careless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkerləs/]
not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors
One careless step sent hot coffee flying across the office floor.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'careles', combining 'care' (from Old English 'caru' meaning anxiety or concern) with the suffix '-less' (meaning without). The word has Germanic roots and emerged in English during the medieval period.
Breakdown
care (concern, attention) + -less (without) = careless (without care or attention)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He was so careless that he put salt in his coffee instead of sugar.”
“Don't be careless with your personal information online.”
“The careless student forgot his exam was today and showed up in pajamas.”
“Her careless words hurt his feelings deeply.”
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