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| blunder |
a silly or careless mistake. [2/3 definitions] |
| careless |
When someone is careless, it means that they are not thinking about what they are doing. [2 definitions] |
| dare |
to be brave enough or careless enough to do something. [1/3 definitions] |
| drape |
to put down or hang in a careless or casual way. [1/3 definitions] |
| extravagant |
spending too much; spending in a foolish or careless way. [1/2 definitions] |
| haste |
hurrying too fast or in a careless way. [1/2 definitions] |
| hasty |
too quick or careless. [1/2 definitions] |
| monkey |
to play in a careless or mischievous way (often followed by "with" or "around"). [1/3 definitions] |
| negligent |
not showing proper concern; careless. |
| off guard |
not ready; careless. |
| patch |
to put together or repair in a quick or careless way. [1/6 definitions] |
| scrawl |
to write or draw in a quick or careless way. [2 definitions] |
| shuffle |
to move or change the position of something in a quick, careless manner. [1/4 definitions] |
| sloppy |
careless or inferior. [1/3 definitions] |
| slouch |
to sit, stand, or move with a bent, careless posture. [1/4 definitions] |
| slovenly |
careless or disgustingly dirty. |
| waste |
to use or spend in a careless way or for little or no return. [1/11 definitions] |
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