careless meaning and definition

CARELESS adjective

Definition of 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"
   • antonym: careful
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"
   • synonyms: regardless