Careless and Guarded

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Careless adjective - Not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble.

Usage example: a careless mistake that caused the plane to crash

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Guarded is an antonym for careless in topics: artless, without sufficient attention.

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

Guarded adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.

Usage example: guarded actions

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Careless is an antonym for guarded in suspicious topic.

Nearby Words: guard, guardedly, guarding

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