careless

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing a lack of care or concern for something.

  - "Despite the rain, she went out without an umbrella, being careless."
  - "The careless driver crashed into the guardrail."
  - "His careless attitude towards his work led to numerous mistakes."

• adjective

  Acting or done without the necessary attention, thought, or precaution.

  - "The careless mistake cost the team the game."
  - "His careless comment caused a heated argument."
  - "She was careless with her money, spending it recklessly."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɛɹləs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with careless
hazel , mazel , razor , casual , pausal

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Careless (English) : Lacking care or concern.
   

2. Careless (Scots) : Fond; loving; kind.
   

3. Careless (English) : An unpowered aircraft.
   

4. Careless (English) : A type of fabric.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Careless (English) : Lacking care or concern.
   

2. Careless (Scots) : Fond; loving; kind.
   

3. Careless (English) : An unpowered aircraft.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of careless that leads to same result
careless , carelessly , carelessness , carelessnesses , care , care less , cared , cared less , carer , carers , cares , cares less , caring , caring less , could care less , could/couldn't care less , couldn't care less

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Forms

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carelessly, carelessness, more careless, most careless

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Etymology

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Old English carleas, from caru, care + leas, loose, free.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'careless' first appeared in English literature around the 15th century.

2. In some dialects, the word 'careless' can be used to mean 'fond' or 'loving'.

3. The careless driver is a common trope in literature and media, often used to illustrate the consequences of recklessness.

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Related Concepts

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1. Recklessness: Acting without regard for the consequences of one's actions.

2. Negligence: The failure to provide the necessary care or attention.

3. Casualness: A relaxed and unconcerned attitude.

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Culture

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In literature, careless is often used to describe a character who is reckless or negligent. In art, carelessness can be depicted through the use of chaotic brushstrokes or disorganized compositions. In music, the term can be used to describe a carefree or laid-back style.

How to Memorize "careless"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person not paying attention to their surroundings or tasks, resulting in mistakes or accidents.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being unconcerned or neglectful.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Careless is spelled C-A-R-E-L-E-S-S, just like a person who doesn't care.'

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