[care.less] adj (bef. 12c) 1 a: free from care: untroubled "~ days" b: indifferent, unconcerned "~ of the consequences"
2: not taking care
3: not showing or receiving care: a: negligent, slovenly "~ writing" b: unstudied, spontaneous "~ grace" c obs: unvalued, disregarded -- care.less.ly adv -- care.less.ness n