Definition of careless

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  • careless is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • careless is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • careless is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of careless

  • (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration (adjective)

    Examples

    1. careless of the consequences

    Synonyms

    1. regardless
  • effortless and unstudied (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an impression of careless elegance
    2. danced with careless grace
  • marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful (adjective)

    Examples

    1. careless about her clothes
    2. forgotten by some careless person
    3. a careless housekeeper
    4. careless proofreading
    5. it was a careless mistake
    6. hurt by a careless remark

See definition of careless in Merriam Webster