careless
careless
Meaning of careless
not paying enough attention, so making mistakes
ohne Verantwortungsbewusstsein, nicht sorgfältig oder rücksichtsvoll
Pronunciation
careless with German translation
careless usage examples
He is often careless.
Er ist oft nachlässig.
That was careless work.
Das war eine nachlässige Arbeit.
careless synonyms
What's the difference between careless, sloppy, thoughtless, inattentive, reckless, negligent, and rash
informal: untidy, poor-quality work
ENHer report was sloppy and full of mistakes.
not thinking about effects on others
ENHis thoughtless comment upset her.
not paying attention
ENThe driver was inattentive and missed the exit.
ignoring danger and risk
ENHe was fined for reckless driving.
Advanced: broader words
formal or legal: failing in duty
ENThe hospital was found negligent in its care of the patient.
acting too quickly without thinking
ENMaking a rash decision could make things worse.
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What does careless mean?
not paying enough attention, so making mistakes
How do you pronounce careless?
careless is pronounced [ˈkeələs].
How is careless used in a sentence?
Er ist oft nachlässig. Translation: He is often careless.
Is careless part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, careless can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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