careless

Etymology

From Middle English careles, from Old English carlēas (“careless, reckless, void of care, free from care, free”), equivalent to care + -less. Cognate with Icelandic kærulaus (“careless, negligent”).

adj

  1. Not concerned or worried (about).
  2. Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes.
    Jessica was so careless that she put her shorts on backwards.
  3. (archaic) Free from care; unworried, without anxiety.

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