Careless (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful; "careless about her clothes"; "forgotten by some careless person"; "a careless housekeeper"; "careless proofreading"; "it was a careless mistake"; "hurt by a careless remark".
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Meaning 2
Effortless and unstudied; "an impression of careless elegance"; "danced with careless grace".
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Examples
- Her poses were always striking, yet conveyed a sense of careless abandon, as if she had simply dropped into the photographer's studio without giving it a thought.
- The way he tossed his paintbrush aside and let the colors bleed into each other was an exercise in careless artistry.
- Her careless beauty was captivating, as if she had no idea the impact her presence had on those around her.
- With a careless toss of her hair, she stood up from the piano, her fingers lingering on the keys as if reluctant to let go of the music.
- He moved with a careless ease, his feet gliding across the dance floor as if he were floating on air.
Meaning 3
(usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration; "careless of the consequences"; "crushing the blooms with regardless tread".
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