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uncareful/careless
is the word "uncareful" used?
in some sources they say it's become an outdated form and careless should be better used; some dictionaries say this word exists and can be used..
So, could anyone please clarify wether or not the word "uncareful" is common to use :)
Mar 26, 2019 10:30 AM
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2
'Uncareful' is never used.
Here's a tip:
If you google a word, and the only results you get are definitions in online dictionaries, you can be confident that the word doesn't exist. Online dictionary entries are often automatically generated from unreliable sources.
March 26, 2019
2
I have never heard or seen the word 'uncareful'. Use 'careless' instead.
March 26, 2019
1
I never heard "uncareful" in my life, but I am a very modern person. I would use "careless' as most people never heard the other one either and would assume that it was wrong.
March 26, 2019
1
Careless is the right way to indicate that someone is not careful. Uncareful is the same, like irresponsible or careless, but is (almost) never used in real life. Sometimes it's just easier to stick to the commonly used words and phrases :)
March 26, 2019
Какое слово это: неосторожен или невнимательность, может быть ещё другое слово?
March 26, 2019
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