careless
Example Sentences
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When a nameless secretary drops a sheaf of papers, Kornev’s response to help is instinctive, yet we cringe at the careless faux pas he commits in this unfeeling society.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
At a previous court hearing, in addition to pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving, Tavener, 23, of no fixed address, admitted causing serious injury by careless driving.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
Sian set up a petition calling for longer sentences for those who cause death by careless driving, as well as mandatory reassessment and vetting before any return to driving.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
Like, just in case someone’s dawdling, or being careless about where they’re dumping snow.
From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026
I always watched close when she did that, hoping she’d be careless, but she never was.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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Power Suffix: -less
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