Careless and Needless

Careless

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

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

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

Needless

Needless adjective - Not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end.

Careless and needless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Careless" instead an adjective "Needless".

Nearby Words: need, needlessly
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