Careless and Passing

Careless

Careless adjective - Marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful.
Usage example: careless about her clothes

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

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

Passing

Passing adjective - Hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough.
Usage example: a passing glance

Careless and passing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Careless" instead an adjective "Passing".

Nearby Words: pass, passage, passed, passable, passingly
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