Careless — Defs

01 a. Free from care or anxiety. hence, cheerful; light-hearted.

1.
Free from care or anxiety. hence, cheerful; light-hearted.
“Sleep she as sound as careless infancy.” — Shak.
2.
Having no care; not taking ordinary or proper care; negligent; unconcerned; heedless; inattentive; unmindful; regardless.
“My brother was too careless of his charge.” — Shak.

“He grew careless of himself.” — Steele.
3.
Without thought or purpose; without due care; without attention to rule or system; unstudied; inconsiderate; spontaneous; rash; as, a careless throw; a careless expression.
“He framed the careless rhyme.” — Beattie.
4.
Not receiving care; uncared for.[R.]
“Their many wounds and careless harms.” — Spenser.