careless
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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
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
In my case, the confession didn’t make me look careless or unserious.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
The lumber and tools lay in a careless heap.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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Power Suffix: -less
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