Careless and Lagging

Careless

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

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

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

Lagging

Lagging adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.

Careless and lagging are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Careless" instead an adjective "Lagging".

Nearby Words: lag, lagged
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