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careless

/kɛɹ.ləs/ adjective B1
  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.
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“Wait,” said Caderousse, “we shall see.” He then took the greatcoat with the large collar, which the groom had left behind in the tilbury, and put it on his back; then he took off Cavalcanti’s hat, which he placed upon his own head, and finally he assumed the careless attitude of a servant whose master drives himself.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 687 · C1
I never saw such a careless child.”
Anne of Green Gables, p. 147 · C1
But we were careless and happy and full of fun, and enjoyed every minute of the day.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 98 · B2
I approached it in a careless fashion, as though I were strolling aimlessly round the grounds.
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 12 · B2

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