Carelessly: meaning, definitions and examples
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carelessly
[ ˈkerləsli ]
in a reckless manner
Without care or attention; in a reckless or hasty manner. Acting or done with a lack of thought or consideration.
Synonyms
heedlessly, recklessly, thoughtlessly
Examples of usage
- He carelessly tossed the keys on the table.
- She carelessly walked across the street without looking both ways.
without caution
In a manner that shows a lack of caution or carefulness. Not paying attention to potential risks or consequences.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He carelessly handled the fragile vase and it broke.
- She carelessly ignored the warning signs and got lost in the forest.
Translations
Translations of the word "carelessly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descuidadamente
🇮🇳 लापरवाही से
🇩🇪 achtlos
🇮🇩 ceroboh
🇺🇦 недбало
🇵🇱 nieostrożnie
🇯🇵 不注意に (ふちゅういに)
🇫🇷 négligemment
🇪🇸 descuidadamente
🇹🇷 dikkatsizce
🇰🇷 부주의하게
🇸🇦 بإهمال
🇨🇿 nedbale
🇸🇰 nedbalo
🇨🇳 粗心地
🇸🇮 neprevidno
🇮🇸 óvarlega
🇰🇿 ұқыпсыз
🇬🇪 უყურადღებოდ
🇦🇿 ehtiyatsızca
🇲🇽 descuidamente
Etymology
The word 'carelessly' originated from the combination of 'care' and the suffix '-less', which denotes the absence or lack of something. It first appeared in the English language in the 16th century. Over time, 'carelessly' has evolved to represent a manner of acting without attention or caution.
See also: care, career, carefree, careful, carefully, carefulness, caregiver, caregiving, careless, carelessness, caress, caretaker, caretakers, caretaking, caring, caringly, overcareful, ultracareful, uncaring, uncaringly.