Words / A2

KAIRL-uh-s/ˈkeələs/

Careless means not paying enough attention: a careless mistake, careless driving. Careful is the opposite. Casualty is an injured person — different word. Careless is about attention, not always about not caring as a person.

Meaning

Not paying enough attention, so you make mistakes.

Examples

• “A careless mistake cost them the game.”
• “One careless click sent the email to everyone.”
• “It was careless to leave the gate open.”

Good to know

a careless mistake. Opposite: careful. About attention, not always unkindness.

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