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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈkɛərləs/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈkɛrlɪs/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(kârlis)


careless
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Sense: Adjective: inattentive
Synonyms:
inattentive, imprudent, forgetful Collocations, remiss, hasty Collocations, reckless Collocations, regardless Collocations, heedless, mindless, unconsidered, sloppy Collocations, lax, unguarded, unthinking, irresponsible, unobservant, slapdash, uncircumspect, unheeding, indiscreet, slipshod, injudicious, unconcerned, improvident, shoddy, wasteful, unwary, cursory, loose Collocations, inconsiderate, indolent, insouciant, lackadaisical, negligent, neglectful, slack Collocations, inaccurate Collocations, imprecise, inexact, slovenly, thoughtless Collocations, unmindful, indifferent, casual Collocations, disregardful, oblivious Collocations, absentminded, absent-minded, abstracted, undiscerning, offhand, blundering, rash Collocations, slatternly, flippant, halfhearted, half-hearted
Antonyms:
careful Collocations, cautious Collocations, conscientious, concerned Collocations, alert Collocations, attentive Collocations
Sense: Adjective: natural
Synonyms:
natural Collocations, artless, effortless, easy Collocations, innate, inborn, inherent Collocations
Antonyms:
careful Collocations, thoughtful Collocations, painstaking, attentive Collocations, conscientious, meticulous
Sense: Adjective: carefree
Synonyms:
carefree Collocations, untroubled, fun-loving, happy-go-lucky, chilled Collocations (slang), without a care, without a care in the world, without a worry, calm Collocations, casual Collocations, lighthearted, light-hearted, nonchalant, free and easy (informal)
Antonyms:
careful Collocations, cautious Collocations, troubled, worried Collocations

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