Careless and Leery

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

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Leery is an antonym for careless.

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

Leery adjective - Openly distrustful and unwilling to confide.

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Careless is an antonym for leery in suspicious topic.

Nearby Words: leered, leering

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Leery and Careless. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/careless/leery

Careless & Leery. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/careless/leery>.

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