Definitions and Examples of careless, negligent, sloppy
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
Example
He was careless with his phone and dropped it, cracking the screen.
Failing to take proper care in doing something.
Example
The doctor was found negligent for not following proper procedures during surgery.
sloppy
Lacking neatness or order; careless or haphazard.
Example
Her handwriting was so sloppy that it was hard to read.
Key Differences: careless vs negligent vs sloppy
- 1Careless implies a lack of attention or thought, often leading to mistakes or accidents.
- 2Negligent suggests a failure to take proper care, often resulting in harm or damage.
- 3Sloppy describes a lack of neatness or order, often indicating a lack of care or attention to detail.
Effective Usage of careless, negligent, sloppy
- 1In the Workplace: Use these antonyms to describe employees who lack attention to detail or carelessness in their work.
- 2In Personal Relationships: Use these antonyms to describe people who are not careful or attentive in their relationships.
- 3In Writing: Use these antonyms to create characters with distinct personalities and traits.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of fastidious describe a lack of attention to detail or carelessness. Use careless, negligent, and sloppy to describe employees, personal relationships, or to create distinct characters in writing.
