Definition of Carelessly in English :

Define Carelessly in English

Carelessly meaning in English

Meaning of Carelessly in English

Pronunciation of Carelessly in English

Carelessly pronunciation in English

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Carelessly

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Adverb

1. carelessly, heedlessly

without care or concern

Example Sentences:
'carelessly raised the children's hopes without thinking of their possible disappointment'

2. carelessly, incautiously

without caution or prudence

Example Sentences:
'one unfortunately sees historic features carelessly lost when estates fall into unsympathetic hands'

3. carelessly, raffishly, rakishly

in a rakish manner

Example Sentences:
'she wore her hat rakishly at an angle'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Carelessly

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adj.
1. Taking insufficient care; negligent: a careless housekeeper; careless proofreading.
2. Marked by or resulting from lack of forethought or thoroughness: a careless mistake.
3. Showing a lack of consideration: a careless remark.
4. Unconcerned or indifferent; heedless: careless of the consequences.
5. Unstudied or effortless: danced with careless grace.
6. Exhibiting a disposition that is free from cares; cheerful: a careless grin; a careless wave of the hand.

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