Careless vs. Imprudent: What's the Difference?

Taking insufficient care; negligent

Unwise or indiscreet; not prudent.

Marked by or resulting from lack of forethought or thoroughness

Not prudent; lacking prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not paying attention to the consequences of one's actions

Showing a lack of consideration

Not prudent; wanting in prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not attentive to consequence; improper.

Unconcerned or indifferent; heedless

Not prudent or wise;

Unstudied or effortless

Lacking wise self-restraint;

Exhibiting a disposition that is free from cares; cheerful

Not concerned or worried (about).

Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes.

(archaic) Free from care; unworried, without anxiety.

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

Having no care; not taking ordinary or proper care; negligent; unconcerned; heedless; inattentive; unmindful; regardless.

Without thought or purpose; without due care; without attention to rule or system; unstudied; inconsiderate; spontaneous; rash; as, a careless throw; a careless expression.

Not receiving care; uncared for.

Marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful;

Effortless and unstudied;

(usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration;

Showing an unthinking lack of consideration;