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Carelessly - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Carelessly means doing something without attention, thought, or effort, often leading to mistakes. It describes actions performed in a hasty or negligent manner. Example: He carelessly left the door unlocked.

carelessly

/ˈkɛrləsli/ /ˈkeələsli/

Definition:

Without attention or concern, often leading to mistakes or accidents.

Synonyms:

recklessly, negligently, thoughtlessly, hastily

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

carefully, attentively

Common Collocations:

drive carelessly, handle carelessly, write carelessly, speak carelessly, toss carelessly

Derivatives:

careless, carelessness

Usage Tips:

Use "carelessly" to describe actions done without proper attention or caution.

Common Phrases:

throw caution to the wind, act without thinking, live dangerously

Etymology:

Derived from "careless," combining "care" (Old English "caru") and the suffix "-less."

Examples:

  • 1. She dropped the vase carelessly and it shattered.
  • 2. He signed the contract carelessly without reading it first.
  • 3. The child scribbled carelessly on the walls with crayons.
  • 4. They drove carelessly through the storm and had an accident.

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