Without thought or purpose; without due care; without attention to rule or system; unstudied; inconsiderate; spontaneous; rash; as, a careless throw; a careless expression.

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"

effortless and unstudied; "an impression of careless elegance"; "danced with careless grace"

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

Having no care; not taking ordinary or proper care; negligent; unconcerned; heedless; inattentive; unmindful; regardless.

Idlers are often spontaneous, relaxed, and untroubled: In this sense, careless is synonymous with "carefree," meaning free of sadness. The other sense of the term - being negligent or derelict in one's duties - may apply to the slacker, but an idler's duty is poiesis, creation of himself and his world. In this, he is never careless. See: DETACHED, DODGER, INSOUCIANT.

Not receiving care; uncared for.