careless
adjective (NO WORRY) /ˈkeə.ləs/
/ˈker-/ literaryDefinition
› relaxed, natural, and free from worry → See also carefreeCalm and relaxed carelessly /-li/ adverb B2 He told me off for driving carelessly.Not paying attentionTreating as unimportantNeglecting and ignoringCalm and relaxed carelessness /-nəs/ noun [U] Not paying attentionTreating as unimportantNeglecting and ignoringPleasure and happiness
(Definition of careless adjective (NO WORRY) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- (as) cool as a cucumber idiom
- at (your) leisure idiom
- be at peace with the world idiom
- carefree adjective
- chilled adjective
- comfortably adverb
- easy adjective (COMFORTABLE)
- easy-going adjective
- equilibrium noun
- free-flowing adjective
- genteel adjective
- harmonious adjective (PLEASANT)
- peaceful adjective (CALM)
- phlegm noun (CALMNESS)
- placid adjective
- poised adjective (CONTROLLED)
- quiescent adjective
- relaxed adjective
- rested adjective
- sedate adjective
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Calm and relaxed
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