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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
Bieber later pleaded guilty to the lesser charges of misdemeanor careless driving and resisting arrest.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Now, Mary Landry, 64, has pleaded guilty to careless driving resulting in death and been sentenced to 300 hours of community service, the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office said in a July 15 news release.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
The lives of CEOs today are constantly being scrutinized by the public, and careless mistakes can be very costly.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 18 July 2025
Senate Democrats slammed Waltz and Trump’s national security team, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, for the careless handling of sensitive and potentially classified information.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 9 July 2025
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Now, Mary Landry, 64, has pleaded guilty to careless driving resulting in death and been sentenced to 300 hours of community service, the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office said in a July 15 news release.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
The lives of CEOs today are constantly being scrutinized by the public, and careless mistakes can be very costly.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 18 July 2025
Senate Democrats slammed Waltz and Trump’s national security team, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, for the careless handling of sensitive and potentially classified information.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for careless
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Rooted in the labor movement of the 19th century, the Labor Day holiday originated during a dismal time for America's workers, who faced long hours, low wages and unsafe conditions.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The onset of strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness activities to become unsafe.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Aug. 2025
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One of the children was discovered in a neglectful condition in August, according to court records.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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Hinchliffe Stadium originally opened in 1932 and hosted the Negro Leagues’ New York Black Yankees and the American Soccer League’s New Jersey Eagles in the late 1980s before shuttering in 1996 after many neglectful years without maintenance and upkeep.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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The filmmakers never judge Lynette as her actions grow more reckless, even when she’s forced to pick up Kenny and take him along on a series of dangerous encounters.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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As the federal government continues to play with reckless and unauthorized tariffs that have burdened businesses with skyrocketing costs that have been passed along to consumers, the governor’s Affordability Agenda is centered around making life easier for New Yorkers.—
Walter Mosley,
New York Daily News,
11 Aug. 2025
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In water, adults enjoy Aurora’s partnership with SCUBA SHACK, Anguilla’s only PADI 5-Star Dive Resort, while kids find their heaven at the massive waterpark, complete with slides and a lazy river.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Nearby, Splash Resort draws families and retirees alike with spacious, beachfront units and kid-friendly perks like an indoor water park, a lazy river, and a dive-in movie theater.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Williams, 26, surrendered with a lawyer at the 44th Precinct stationhouse Thursday morning and was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene of a fatal accident and reckless driving, police said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Last week, a woman who was seriously injured in the collapse filed a similar lawsuit against the defendants, claiming the store and the property owner were negligent and that their failure to properly maintain the building led to her injuries.—
Alexa Stone,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Careless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careless. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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