careless

Example Sentences

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At Birmingham Crown Court after reviewing dashcam footage, the judge asked why Tavener had been charged with causing death by careless and not dangerous driving, which has a harsher penalty.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

In her closing remarks, Halem’s attorney Megan Maitia blasted the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division and the district attorney’s office for what she called a “lazy, careless investigation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Like, just in case someone’s dawdling, or being careless about where they’re dumping snow.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

In my case, the confession didn’t make me look careless or unserious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

There were a few cafés and bars, but they seemed careless, dusty, and joyless places.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell