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careless vs carelessness

carelessness vs careless

careless is not a noun while carelessness is a noun.

careless is an adjective but carelessness is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
careless No Yes No No
carelessness Yes No No No
careless (noun) carelessness (noun)
failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
careless (adjective) carelessness (adjective)
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
Difference between careless and carelessness

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