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as in unsafe
not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble
a careless reporter who often doesn't get his facts straight a careless mistake that caused the plane to crash
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as in neglectful
failing to give proper care and attention
a careless effort that made an unnecessary mess
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Recent Examples of careless
He’s been giving Jimmy the business for careless horse training, so when pulled aside, Jimmy thinks he’s done.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2024
At that time, Hill was cited for careless driving and failure to wear a seat belt.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
In quick succession, however, three key incidents turned out to be the undoing of a furious Hansi Flick and his men starting with Marc Casado's careless dismissal for a second yellow card.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Deposited at the farm by her selfish, careless father, the girl’s initial angst and timidity is teased out of her by a loving couples with losses and pains of their own.
—Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2024
At that time, Hill was cited for careless driving and failure to wear a seat belt.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
In quick succession, however, three key incidents turned out to be the undoing of a furious Hansi Flick and his men starting with Marc Casado's careless dismissal for a second yellow card.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Deposited at the farm by her selfish, careless father, the girl’s initial angst and timidity is teased out of her by a loving couples with losses and pains of their own.
—Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for careless
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At the time of the recall, the FDA, which is charged with protecting Americans from unsafe drugs, was already on notice about troubles at Glenmark.Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 12 Dec. 2024
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The letter requested a formal investigation into the flights, clear communication to officials and an implementation of preventative measures to tackle unsafe drone operations.Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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So many negative family cycles—such as unhealthy communication or neglectful parenting patterns—are fueled by unresolved pain or frustration over past events.Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Just like his neglectful father did, the scribe devalues his wife and child to chase someone else’s idea of success.Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
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He was originally charged with disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor, and three counts of felony reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon, but his charges were reduced to misdemeanors during a hearing on Tuesday. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING?Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
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The original charges — three felony counts of reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon and one misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct — were pled down this week.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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The durable 1,000-piece jigsaw is made of thick stock and high-quality art paper engineered to withstand lazy days of leisure.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many observers have accepted the lazy narrative that the sanctions imposed on Moscow at the start of the war didn’t work, and that its economy is humming along.Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
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Yet, Bragg cynically indicted two counts, charging second-degree manslaughter (i.e., reckless homicide) as the lead charge, with criminally negligent homicide as a backup.The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024
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Penny, a 26-year-old former Marine, now faces just one count of criminally negligent homicide in Neely’s death last year.Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Careless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careless. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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