Looking for the meaning of the word CARELESS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CARELESS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Careless
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Old English carlēas ‘free from care’ (see care, -less)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɛːləs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors
Short Definition:lacking caution
Examples:- she had been careless and had left the window unlocked
- a careless error
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