Carelessness: alternatives and connections

The act of leaving with an intention not to reclaim or resume; an utter forsaking abandonment.

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of Dodge

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To flee from and avoid; to be saved or exempt from; to shun; to obtain security from; as, to escape danger.

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The act of eluding or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding.

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Want of caution.

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Not to attend to with due care or attention; to forbear one's duty in regard to; to suffer to pass unimproved, unheeded, undone, etc.; to omit; to di…

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The quality or state of being negligent; lack of due diligence or care; omission of duty; habitual neglect; heedlessness.

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

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

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The quantity of fluid which falls in one small spherical mass; a liquid globule; a minim; hence, also, the smallest easily measured portion of a flui…

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The quantity of fluid which falls in one small spherical mass; a liquid globule; a minim; hence, also, the smallest easily measured portion of a flui…

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Not to attend to with due care or attention; to forbear one's duty in regard to; to suffer to pass unimproved, unheeded, undone, etc.; to omit; to di…

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The quality or state of being negligent; lack of due diligence or care; omission of duty; habitual neglect; heedlessness.

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Neglect or failure to perform.

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The quality or state of being sloppy; muddiness.

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Quality or state of being careful.

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Quality or state of being careful.

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