Careless and Derelict

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Careless adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.

Usage example: a careless effort that made an unnecessary mess

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Derelict is a synonym for careless in negligent topic. In some cases you can use "Derelict" instead an adjective "Careless".

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

Derelict adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.

Usage example: the guards were judged derelict in their duty

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Careless is a synonym for derelict in negligent topic. Sometimes you can use "Careless" instead an adjective "Derelict".

Nearby Word: dereliction

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