Carelessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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carelessly

[ ˈkerləsli ]

^{Context #1}

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.

^{Context #2}

without caution

In a manner that shows a lack of caution or carefulness. Not paying attention to potential risks or consequences.

Synonyms

heedlessly, rashly

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

Word origin

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.