Careless and Deficient

Careless

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

Deficient and careless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Deficient" instead an adjective "Careless".

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

Deficient

Deficient adjective - Lacking some necessary part.

Careless and deficient are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Careless" instead an adjective "Deficient".

Nearby Words: deficiency, deficit, deficiently
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