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Careless Definition & Meaning

careless
adjective
  1. marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful; "careless about her clothes"; "forgotten by some careless person"; "a careless housekeeper"; "careless proofreading"; "it was a careless mistake"; "hurt by a careless remark"
  2. effortless and unstudied; "an impression of careless elegance"; "danced with careless grace"
  3. (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration; "careless of the consequences"; "crushing the blooms with regardless tread"

"Careless" in song lyrics

See how careless is used in real songs:

  • "Young useless, lyrically careless"
    3rd Bass — Sons of 3rd Bass
  • "that will be the Doom of the planet If our People Stay Careless"
    Beast 1333 — 2033
  • "Watch your back, be careful don't be careless"
    Blood of Abraham — Paranoia is Awareness

Usage tips for "careless"

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Frequently asked questions

What does careless mean?
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful; "careless about her clothes"; "forgotten by some careless person"; "a careless housekeeper"; "careless proofreading"; "it was a careless mistake"; "hurt by a careless remark" effortless and unstudied; "an impression of careless elegance"; "danced with careless grace" (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration; "careless of the consequences"; "crushing the blooms with regardless tread"
What part of speech is careless?
Careless is an adjective.
How many definitions does careless have?
Careless has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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