careless | Definition of careless

Synonyms and Antonyms of careless

1 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

Synonyms of careless

heedless, incautious, mindless, unguarded, unsafe, unwary

Words Related to careless

bold, impetuous, rash, reckless

inattentive, regardless

blithe, inconsiderate, thoughtless

absentminded, forgetful, unmindful

lax, neglectful, negligent, remiss, slipshod

imprudent, indiscreet, injudicious

inadvertent, unintentional, unplanned

Near Antonyms of careless

attentive, chary, observant, vigilant, watchful

foresighted, forethoughtful, provident

calculating, scheming, shrewd

considerate, thoughtful

ultracareful, ultracautious

Antonyms of careless

alert, cautious, circumspect, gingerly, guarded, heedful, safe, wary

2 failing to give proper care and attention

a careless effort that made an unnecessary mess

Synonyms of careless

derelict, disregardful, lax, lazy, neglectful, neglecting, negligent, remiss, slack

Words Related to careless

heedless, incautious, irresponsible, reckless, wild

unguarded, unwary

disregardful, disregarding, inattentive, oblivious, thoughtless, unheeding, unmindful, unthinking

apathetic, disinterested, indifferent, unconcerned, uninterested

Near Antonyms of careless

meticulous, painstaking, punctilious

cautious, chary, circumspect, gingerly, guarded

alert, heedful, heeding, mindful, observant, regardful, regarding, vigilant, wary, watchful

foresighted, forethoughtful, provident, responsible

thinking, thoughtful

concerned, interested

Antonyms of careless

attentive, careful, conscientious, nonnegligent