careless UK /ˈkɛəlɪs/US /kɛɹ.ləs/ adjective3 •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. •Not concerned or worried (about). •(no longer used) Free from care; unworried, without anxiety.Jessica was careless about putting her shorts on properly. formsmore careless · carelessest · most careless