be careless

Frequency: 8.595.1 per million words

to describe a state of being inattentive or not giving enough attention to details

carelessVERBS + careless

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Examples (10)

  • He is often careless with his work, which leads to many errors.
  • She was careless and spilled coffee all over the important documents.
  • Please don't be careless when handling the fragile glassware.
  • You will fail the exam if you are careless with your calculations.
  • I'm sorry, I have been careless with your feelings recently.
  • The accident wouldn't have happened if the driver had not been so careless.
  • Being careless with confidential information can get you fired.
  • He tends to be careless about details like spelling and punctuation.
  • The explorer was careless of the dangers that lay ahead in the jungle.
  • How could you be so careless as to leave your wallet in the taxi?