B1adjectiveworkemotions
US/ˈker.ləs/
UK/ˈkeə.ləs/
not giving enough attention to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes or cause harm
In context
A careless mistake cost him the whole exam.
The fire was caused by a careless driver who threw away a cigarette.
She is careless with money and often loses her wallet.
Words that go with careless
adjective + noun
- careless mistakeI made a careless mistake in the last question.
- careless drivingHe was fined for careless driving.
- careless errorOne careless error ruined the report.
- careless remarkA careless remark hurt her feelings.
adjective + preposition
- careless aboutDon't be careless about your passwords.
- careless withHe is careless with other people's things.