careless
adj.
not cautious, reckless; apathetic, indifferent
Careless
careless
Adjective
1. marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful; "careless about her clothes"; "forgotten by some careless person"; "a careless housekeeper"; "careless proofreading"; "it was a careless mistake"; "hurt by a careless remark"
(antonym) careful
(similar) casual, cursory, passing(a), perfunctory
(see-also) imprudent
(attribute) carefulness
2. effortless and unstudied; "an impression of careless elegance"; "danced with careless grace"
(similar) artless
3. (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration; "careless of the consequences"; "the proverbial grasshopper--thoughtless of tomorrow"; "crushing the blooms with regardless tread"
(synonym) careless(p), thoughtless(p), regardless
(similar) heedless, thoughtless, unheeding
4. showing an unthinking lack of consideration; "a careless remark"
(similar) inconsiderate
Careless
(a.)
Without thought or purpose; without due care; without attention to rule or system; unstudied; inconsiderate; spontaneous; rash; as, a careless throw; a careless expression.
(a.)
Not receiving care; uncared for.
(a.)
Having no care; not taking ordinary or proper care; negligent; unconcerned; heedless; inattentive; unmindful; regardless.
(a.)
Free from care or anxiety. hence, cheerful; light-hearted.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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马马虎虎
ma3 ma3 hu3 hu3
Horses and tigers.
To do something hastily and carelessly. Careless. Casual. So so. Alternative form: 马虎 (ma3 hu3).