Careless and Unknowing

Careless

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

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

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

Unknowing

Unknowing adjective - Lacking in worldly wisdom or informed judgment.
Usage example: those unknowing people who think that the world is a kindly place are in for a rude awakening

Careless and unknowing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Careless" instead an adjective "Unknowing".

Nearby Words: unknown, unknowable, unknowingly
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