Careless and Foresighted

Opposite meaning words

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

Show all Definitions

Foresighted is an antonym for careless.

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

Foresighted adjective - Having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future.

Usage example: the foresighted conservationists who worked to create the national park system

Show all Definitions

Careless is an antonym for foresighted.

Cite this Source

Foresighted and Careless. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/careless/foresighted

Careless & Foresighted. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/careless/foresighted>.

Foresighted or Careless. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/careless/foresighted.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "careless" and "foresighted" have occurred on timeline