Careless and Overprotective

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

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Overprotective is an antonym for careless.

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

Overprotective adjective - Overly protective.

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Careless is an antonym for overprotective in unduly protective topic.

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