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A careless step spilled the paint water.
What does Careless mean?
Not paying enough attention.
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Not giving enough attention, which can cause mistakes or problems.
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Careless writing can change the meaning of an answer.
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One careless choice in a game can affect the whole team plan.
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What does careless mean?
Careless means not giving enough attention, which can cause mistakes or problems.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to careless?
Thoughtless is close in meaning to careless in this context.
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Careful gives a useful opposite or contrast to careless.
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kair · lis · strongest beat: kair
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WordCareless.
Partadjective.
MeaningCareless means Not paying enough attention.
ExampleExample: A careless step spilled the paint water.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- kair · lis
- Strongest beat
- kair
- Ending
- lis
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kair.
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Synonyms
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thoughtlessUse when actions are done without enough thinking.
sloppyUse for work done without care for details.
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careless
adverb
carelessly
In a way that lacks attention.
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