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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
Set amid the rolling slopes of the Jura, a mountainous region in eastern France, the movie traces a teenager’s progression from carefree, at times careless youth to adulthood after a life-altering tragedy.
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The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Democrats argue that the Signal scandal follows a troubling pattern of careless handling of national security information under President Trump.
—Nik Popli, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
While no active fire has been reported in the metroplex, the surrounding regions are at risk — and any careless spark could quickly escalate into a major incident.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2025
The operator of the boat, Doral real-estate broker George Pino, faces a vessel homicide charge after initially being charged with three misdemeanor counts for careless boating.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
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The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Democrats argue that the Signal scandal follows a troubling pattern of careless handling of national security information under President Trump.
—Nik Popli, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
While no active fire has been reported in the metroplex, the surrounding regions are at risk — and any careless spark could quickly escalate into a major incident.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2025
The operator of the boat, Doral real-estate broker George Pino, faces a vessel homicide charge after initially being charged with three misdemeanor counts for careless boating.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for careless
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Supporters of Galloway’s bill argued that the city’s enforcement of its ban has been lax, forcing residents and business owners near encampments to confront people experiencing mental illness, using drugs or making customers feel unsafe.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2025
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For home-renovation questions, Google’s AI may give advice that’s unsafe or simply inaccurate, such as recommending specific products that don’t exist, McBride said.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The rise of institutional investment in housing has also made people more vulnerable to eviction and to neglectful or abusive landlord management practices.—
Made by History,
TIME,
25 Mar. 2025
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Stress Factors There a few factors, mostly neglectful, that can cause stress on your peace lily.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Mar. 2025
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Now, as his reckless tariffs rattle markets and the stock market tumbles, the real cost of his policies is coming into view.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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This reckless governance has fueled a housing affordability crisis.—
Chris Miller,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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For those who prefer a little more structure to their days, the resort has all kinds of other tricks up its sleeve, including an expansive waterpark featuring a lazy river, several waterslides, and adults-only pools surrounded by cabanas and day beds.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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Attractions include a one-acre wave pool, lazy river, and Summit Plummet, one of the tallest and fastest free-fall body slides in the world.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2025
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It's been wildly negligent that the board has done nothing to curb Elon's behavior, especially around extremist statements.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The mother of a 5-year-old Florida boy who died last week after allegedly drinking a cup of juice that had methamphetamine in it is now facing a negligent manslaughter charge after she was arrested last week, PEOPLE has learned.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Careless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careless. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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