careless

Definition

Examples

A careless mistake in the invoice cost the company several hundred dollars.

Word Family

Synonyms

• recklessmarked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences; ; -Macaulay
• negligentcharacterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
• inattentiveshowing a lack of attention or care

Collocations

• Easy careless mistake in typing
  describing careless mistake in typing (marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful)
• Medium careless driving warning ticket
  describing careless driving warning ticket (marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful)
• Hard financially careless spending habits
  describing financially careless spending habits (from a financial point of view)
• Very Hard careless talk costs lives reminder
  describing careless talk costs lives reminder (marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful)