Considerate and Careless

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Considerate adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.

Usage example: you need to develop a more considerate temperament and learn to think before you speak

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Careless is an antonym for considerate in topics: tactless, respectful of others.

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

Usage example: a careless mistake that caused the plane to crash

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Considerate is an antonym for careless in caring topic.

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

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