Careless
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
Inconsiderate is a synonym for careless in negligent topic. In some cases you can use "Inconsiderate" instead an adjective "Careless", when it comes to topics like irresponsible, neglectful, unconsidered, without sufficient attention.
Inconsiderate
Inconsiderate adjective - Showing a lack of manners or consideration for others.
Careless is a synonym for inconsiderate in selfish topic. You can use "Careless" instead an adjective "Inconsiderate", if it concerns topics such as irresponsible, neglectful, unconsidered, insensitive to others.
Nearby Word: inconsiderable
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- indiscreet and careless
- indiscreet and inconsiderate
- thoughtless and careless
- thoughtless and inconsiderate
- imprudent and careless
- imprudent and inconsiderate
- reckless and careless
- reckless and inconsiderate
- heedless and careless
- heedless and inconsiderate
- negligent and careless
- negligent and inconsiderate
- remiss and careless
- remiss and inconsiderate
Both words in one sentence
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Berserk Button: Don't ever call Johnny "wacky." Or, according to one of his victims who went to hell, "faggot." Also, don't be rude, careless or inconsiderate to him in any way.
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