without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action; careless

a light cotton fabric with colorful stripes or checks, typically worn as summer clothing

a lock of hair that grows in a direction different from the rest and that resists being combed flat

thinks that are uncommon or scarce

impossible to understand or comprehend fully

shrewdness and practical knowledge especially in a particular domain

a newspaper article written by or on behalf of an editor that gives an opinion on a topical issue

pleased; satisfied; happy

shaking with a slight but rapid motion; trembling

feeling or expressing sympathy; showing kindness or understanding towards others' problems

in a way that is playfully mischievous or dishonest

unwilling or unable to believe something; skeptical

to frown in an angry or bad tempered way

a state of being distant or reserved in manner; uninvolved or uninterested

in way that shows acceptance of something unpleasant; without resistance

bad-tempered and combative; difficult to deal with

in a casually calm and relaxed manner; unconcerned