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CARELESS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word careless. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word careless. (close relations)
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heedless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by or paying little heed or attention

adjective satellite

• characterized by careless unconcern

inattentive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing a lack of attention or care

adjective satellite

• not showing due care or attention

indifferent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by a lack of interest

• showing no care or concern in attitude or action

• (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed

• (often followed by `to') lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other

• fairly poor to not very good

• having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive

• marked by no especial liking or dislike or preference for one thing over another

• characterized by a lack of partiality

• being neither good nor bad

• neither too great nor too little

neglectful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not showing due care or attention

• failing in what duty requires

negligent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern

reckless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

• characterized by careless unconcern

thoughtless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing lack of careful thought

adjective satellite

• without care or thought for others

unconcerned
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in interest or care or feeling

adjective satellite

• easy in mind; not worried

• not occupied or engaged with

unguarded
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking protection or a guard

• displaying or feeling no wariness

unthinking
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• in a thoughtless manner

adjective satellite

• not exhibiting or characterized by careful thought

• without care or thought for others

• mentally sluggish

regardless
adverbadv
adverb

• in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration

Best Hypernyms For CARELESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for careless, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
hasty heedless inattentive incautious irresponsible negligent reckless thoughtless unthinking

Alternatives for HEEDLESS

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