B2
carefree vs careless vs thoughtless
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| carefreeadjective/ˈker.friː/ | Meaning happy and relaxed, without any worries or responsibilities | Goes with carefree childhood | Example We spent a carefree summer swimming in the river and playing outside. |
| carelessadjective/ˈker.ləs/ | Meaning not giving enough attention to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes or cause harm | Goes with careless mistake | Example A careless mistake cost him the whole exam. |
| thoughtlessadjective/ˈθɔːt.ləs/ | Meaning not thinking about how your words or actions will affect other people | Goes with thoughtless remark | Example It was thoughtless of him to play loud music while the baby slept. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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