dikkatsiz

Dikkatsiz is a Turkish adjective meaning "careless" or "inattentive." It describes someone or something marked by a lack of attention or caution, often leading to mistakes, errors, or hazards. The term is commonly used to refer to people, behaviors, or processes that fail to consider risks or consequences. The opposite form is dikkatli, meaning careful or attentive.

Etymology and derivation: The word combines dikkat (attention) with the negating suffix -siz (without), yielding "without attention" or "careless." The related noun dikkatsizlik refers to inattentiveness or carelessness. An adverb form, dikkatsizca, means "carelessly."

Usage: In everyday Turkish, dikkatsiz is used across informal and formal contexts. It can describe a person's demeanor, a specific action, or a situation fraught with negligence. Example sentences: "Dikkatsiz davranışlar kazaya yol açabilir" (Careless behavior can lead to accidents). "O, dikkatsiz biri olarak bilinir" (He is known as a careless person). In safety, workplace, and education contexts, the noun dikkatsizlik (carelessness) is also common.

Related terms include dikkat (attention) and dikkatli (careful). The word forms are widely understood in Turkish-speaking communities and appear in media, literature, and everyday speech to contrast caution with negligence.