careless

The word “careless” has 2 syllables: care-less

It's pronounced as /ˈkɛrləs/

What is synonym and antonym for careless?

In the thesaurus, “careless” has 47 synonyms and 37 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for careless along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for careless

absentminded
apathetic
blithe
bold
delinquent
derelict
disinterested
disregardful
disregarding
forgetful
heedless
impetuous
imprudent
inadvertent
inattentive
incautious
inconsiderate
indifferent
indiscreet
injudicious
irresponsible
lax
lazy
loose
mindless
neglectful
neglecting
negligent
oblivious
rash
reckless
regardless
remiss
slack
slipshod
thoughtless
unconcerned
unguarded
unheeding
unintentional
uninterested
unmindful
unplanned
unsafe
unthinking
unwary
wild

Antonyms for careless

alert
attentive
calculating
careful
cautious
chary
circumspect
concerned
conscientious
considerate
foresighted
forethoughtful
gingerly
guarded
heedful
heeding
interested
meticulous
mindful
nonnegligent
observant
painstaking
provident
punctilious
regardful
regarding
responsible
safe
scheming
shrewd
thinking
thoughtful
ultracareful
ultracautious
vigilant
wary
watchful

Meanings of careless

adjective
1. Not concerned or worried (about).
2. Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes.
3. Free from care; unworried, without anxiety.

Example Sentences

His careless mistake cost the team an important victory.
It was careless of her to leave the keys in the car.
The report was full of careless errors that could have been avoided.
He regretted being so careless with his words during the argument.
A careless attitude can lead to dangerous consequences in the workplace.

On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to careless, such as: absentminded, alert, apathetic, attentive, blithe, bold, calculating.

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