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careless

careless

Meaning of careless

lacking responsibility

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British English/ˈkeələs/
American English/ˈkɛrləs/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterscū xīn de
careless
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careless with Chinese translation

careless usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

His careless handling of the keys meant we were locked out.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Don't be careless with other people's trust.

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careless belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

careless粗心的
kind善良的
smart聪明的
quiet安静的
boring无聊的
lazy懒惰的
angry生气的

careless synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between careless / negligent / reckless / thoughtless / heedless / inattentive

N
🇬🇧English
negligent

suggests failure to take proper care, often used in formal or legal contexts

C1Often

The hospital was found negligent in its care of the patient.

R
🇬🇧English
reckless

implies acting with disregard for danger or consequences (stronger risky connotation)

B2Often

He was fined for reckless driving.

T
🇬🇧English
thoughtless

acting without thinking or consideration for others; can imply selfishness or insensitivity

B2Often

His thoughtless comment upset her.

H
🇬🇧English
heedless

ignores warnings or advice; somewhat literary or formal

C1Rarely

He was heedless of the danger signs.

I
🇬🇧English
inattentive

lacking attention or focus; often describes momentary lapses

B2Often

The driver was inattentive and missed the exit.

S
🇬🇧English
sloppy

careless in execution; messy, untidy, or lacking precision

B2Often

Her report was sloppy and full of mistakes.

R
🇬🇧English
rash

acting hastily or without due consideration; impulsive

B2Often

Making a rash decision could make things worse.

I
🇬🇧English
imprudent

lacking prudence or good judgment; formal and somewhat old-fashioned

C1Rarely

It would be imprudent to invest all your savings in one scheme.

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How to pronounce careless and what this word means

careless means careless. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce careless

/ˈkeələs/

careless translation

careless

careless examples

His careless handling of the keys meant we were locked out.

careless transcription

/ˈkeələs/, /ˈkɛrləs/

Questions about this word

careless meaning: what does it mean?

lacking responsibility

careless pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

careless is pronounced as /ˈkeələs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

careless definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

His careless handling of the keys meant we were locked out. Translation: Его безответственное обращение с ключами привело к тому, что мы остались снаружи.

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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