careless
gb/kˈɛɹləs/ us/kˈɛɹləs/
B1
영어
~ 3600
figyelmetlen, gondatlan, meggondolatlan, felelőtlen, tapintatlan
B1
1
figyelmetlen
A2
gondatlan
B1
사용 패턴：
[someone] is careless with [something]
He made a careless mistake on the form.
Figyelmetlenségből hibázott az űrlapon.
It was careless of you to leave the door unlocked.
Figyelmetlenség volt tőled, hogy nem zártad be az ajtót.
A careless driver caused the accident.
She is often careless with her spelling.
Careless handling of the machine can cause injury.
학습자용 예문
I was careless and broke the glass.
Figyelmetlen voltam, és eltörtem a poharat.
He made a careless mistake in the test.
Figyelmetlen hibát követett el a teszten.
She is careless with her phone.
It was careless to forget your keys.
The boy was careless and lost his bag.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'careless' with 'carefree'. 'Carefree' means relaxed and without worries, not lacking attention.
뜻
Not paying enough attention
연어
careless mistake
|careless driver
|careless with money
|careless attitude
유의어
negligent (More formal and often used in legal or professional contexts for failing to take proper care.)
|
sloppy (Informal; suggests untidy or poorly done work due to lack of care.)
반의어
careful (Paying close attention to avoid mistakes or danger.)
|
cautious (Taking extra care to avoid problems or risks.)
주제
daily life
|work
|safety
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
정의
Not giving enough attention or care, so that mistakes or problems happen.
Failing to give enough attention or thought to avoid errors, damage, or risk.
B2
2
사용 패턴：
[someone] is careless about [something]
He made a careless remark that offended her.
Meggondolatlan megjegyzést tett, amivel megbántotta.
Their careless attitude toward safety rules worries me.
Aggaszt a biztonsági szabályokhoz való felelőtlen hozzáállásuk.
The company was accused of careless disregard for the environment.
She gave a careless shrug, as if it didn’t matter.
That was a careless thing to say in front of the boss.
학습자용 예문
He made a careless joke about her.
Tapintatlan viccet mondott róla.
She is careless about her health.
Felelőtlenül bánik az egészségével.
It was careless to speak like that.
They have a careless attitude toward rules.
He gave a careless answer in class.
뜻
Not concerned about seriousness
연어
careless remark
|careless attitude
|careless disregard
유의어
reckless (Stronger; implies taking dangerous risks without thinking of the consequences.)
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heedless (Formal; ignoring possible dangers or problems.)
반의어
concerned (Showing interest or worry about something important.)
|
responsible (Acting in a way that shows you understand and accept duties or consequences.)
주제
attitudes
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
정의
Not worrying about something that is important or serious.
Showing little thought or concern for something that should be treated seriously.
문법
기본형
careless
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹləs/
US/kˈɛɹləs/
음절 및 강세
care - less （2음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (care)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: careless
관련 단어
Core family
Related words
carelessness
noun B1
caring
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
uncaring
adjective
Advanced or less common
carefulness
noun
표현
careless driving
1/kˈɛɹləs dɹˈaɪvɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Driving without attention or caution
Driving in a way that is not safe because you are not paying enough attention.
예문
- He was fined for careless driving after the accident.
- Careless driving can cause serious harm to others.
careless mistake
1/kˈɛɹləs mɪstˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
Mistake from lack of care
A mistake that happens because someone did not pay enough attention.
예문
- He lost the game because of a careless mistake.
- A single careless mistake can ruin your work.
careless with money
1/kˈɛɹləs wˈɪθ mˈʌni/
fixed phrase
Spending money without caution
Spending money without thinking carefully or being responsible.
예문
- He’s always been careless with money, buying things he doesn’t need.
- If you’re careless with money, you may get into debt.