Careless and Chary

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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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Chary is an antonym for careless.

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

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

Usage example: chary investors who weren't burned by the dot-com bust

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Careless is an antonym for chary in careful topic.

Nearby Words: chariness, charily, chare

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