careless
Meaning
- Not concerned or worried (about).
- Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes.
- (archaic) Free from care; unworried, without anxiety.
Synonyms
Translations
négligent
negligente
leichtsinnig
descuidado
achteloosFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkɛəlɪs/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English careles, from Old English carlēas (“careless, reckless, void of care, free from care, free”), equivalent to care + -less. Cognate with Icelandic kærulaus (“careless, negligent”).
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