Carelessness: meaning, definitions and examples

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carelessness

 

[ ˈkerləsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

inattention

Carelessness is the quality or state of being marked by lack of attention or consideration. It can lead to mistakes, accidents, or negative consequences.

Synonyms

heedlessness, negligence, recklessness, unconcern

Examples of usage

  • He caused the accident due to his carelessness while driving.
  • The carelessness of the employee resulted in a loss of important documents.
  • Her carelessness in handling the fragile object led to its breakage.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of concern

Carelessness can also refer to a lack of concern or interest in something. It implies a casual or indifferent attitude towards important matters.

Synonyms

apathy, disregard, indifference, nonchalance

Examples of usage

  • His carelessness towards his health resulted in various illnesses.
  • The carelessness of the government towards environmental issues is concerning.
  • She showed carelessness in her approach to the project, resulting in its failure.

Translations

Translations of the word "carelessness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 negligência

🇮🇳 लापरवाही

🇩🇪 Fahrlässigkeit

🇮🇩 kelalaian

🇺🇦 необережність

🇵🇱 niedbalstwo

🇯🇵 不注意 (ふちゅうい)

🇫🇷 négligence

🇪🇸 negligencia

🇹🇷 ihmal

🇰🇷 부주의 (不注意)

🇸🇦 إهمال

🇨🇿 nedbalost

🇸🇰 nedbanlivosť

🇨🇳 疏忽 (shūhū)

🇸🇮 neprevidnost

🇮🇸 gáleysi

🇰🇿 немқұрайдылық

🇬🇪 უყურადღებობა

🇦🇿 laqeydlik

🇲🇽 negligencia

Etymology

The word 'carelessness' originated from the Middle English period, combining 'care' and the suffix '-less' to convey the idea of lacking care or attention. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both the concept of inattention and lack of concern. The notion of carelessness has been explored in various literary works and philosophical discussions, highlighting its implications in personal, social, and moral contexts.

See also: care, career, carefree, careful, carefully, carefulness, caregiver, caregiving, careless, carelessly, caress, caretaker, caretakers, caretaking, caring, caringly, overcareful, ultracareful, uncaring, uncaringly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,713, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.