What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
uncareful
Example
He was uncareful with his words and ended up offending her. [uncareful: adjective]
Example
She acted uncarefully and broke the vase. [uncarefully: adverb]
careless
Example
He was careless with his money and spent it all on unnecessary things. [careless: adjective]
Example
She acted carelessly and almost caused an accident. [carelessly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Careless is more commonly used than uncareful in everyday language. Careless is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while uncareful is less common and may sound awkward or incorrect in some situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between uncareful and careless?
Both uncareful and careless are informal words and may not be appropriate in formal contexts. However, careless is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
