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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
Over the years, Pompeii and other sites across Italy have experienced increasingly aggressive vandalism, from the casual and careless discarding of trash to the more aggressive defacement of ancient sites.
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Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 31 Dec. 2024
Careless sure, but the letter was not close to equally as careless.
—Rebecca Tauber, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
In tonight’s Season 2 finale, Maggie (Kohan), Cal (Murray), Frank (Tom Jackson) and Edna (Andrea Menard) work together to help Sully (Patterson) keep the Crossing from falling into the wrong hands, but a careless mistake may cost someone their life.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Alternatively, there are people who grew up with little but became wealthy, and are now very careless with money.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 31 Dec. 2024
Careless sure, but the letter was not close to equally as careless.
—Rebecca Tauber, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
In tonight’s Season 2 finale, Maggie (Kohan), Cal (Murray), Frank (Tom Jackson) and Edna (Andrea Menard) work together to help Sully (Patterson) keep the Crossing from falling into the wrong hands, but a careless mistake may cost someone their life.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Alternatively, there are people who grew up with little but became wealthy, and are now very careless with money.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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Almost immediately, regulation was required to prevent child labor, unsafe work practices, and pollution.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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How long drinking water will remain unsafe for residents is still unclear, says Faith Kearns, scientist and director of research communications with the Arizona Water Innovation Initiative at Arizona State University.Hannah Singleton, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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Buy Now 12 of 15 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl Precocious bookworms everywhere found a kindred spirit in Matilda, a little girl with neglectful parents and a loving teacher who takes on a terrorizing headmistress with her special powers.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Keepers of the Wild, Valentine This wildlife refuge along Historic Route 66 northeast of Kingman is home to hundreds of animals rescued from neglectful and abusive situations.Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
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He was arrested a short time later and charged with second-degree assault, second-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree breach of peace and two counts of risk of injury to a minor.Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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He was arrested without incident and faces charges of two counts of risk of injury to a minor, breach of peace, assault and reckless endangerment.Escher Walcott, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Erik Kain Another lazy January Sunday is spread out before us.Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Pitt made a lazy post entry pass early in the second half of Duke’s eventual 76-47 blowout win Tuesday.Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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She was also charged with criminally negligent homicide in connection with the death of RyLeigh, who was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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The manager and receptionist of the hotel where Payne died, Gilda Martin and Esteban Grassi, were both charged with negligent homicide for a professional, along with Payne’s friend, Rogelio Nores, the New York Times reported.Justin Curto, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Careless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careless. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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