English word careless comes from Old English carlēas
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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carlēas | Old English (ang) | |
careles | Middle English (enm) | |
careless | English (eng) | (archaic) Free from care; unworried, without anxiety. [from 11thc.]. Not concerned or worried (about). [from 11thc.]. Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes. [from 16thc.]. |