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careless

care·less [ kérləss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. not giving careful attention: not giving enough careful attention to the details of something

2. showing no concern: disregarding or showing no concern about something

3. not carefully worked on: not carefully nurtured or practiced, but done or assumed easily and naturally
a careless charm

4. having no anxieties: having no cares or worries

5. offering or getting no care: giving or receiving no care or attention


care·less·ly adverb
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