carelessly
Definition
Adverb: 1. In a manner lacking care or attention; negligently: Performing an action without proper thought, effort, or concern for the consequences. 2. In a casual or nonchalant way; without caution or prudence: Acting without due consideration for safety, accuracy, or potential outcomes. 3. In a rakish or jaunty manner: Worn or carried with a stylish but casual and slightly careless air (a specific, less common usage).
Usage Examples
- He carelessly tossed his bag onto the chair, not noticing the glasses on the seat.
- The report was carelessly written, full of spelling errors and incomplete data.
- She wore her scarf carelessly draped over one shoulder, creating an elegant yet effortless look.
Advanced Usage
- "To do something carelessly": This is the standard construction for describing a negligent action.
- He signed the contract carelessly, without reading the fine print.
- "To speak carelessly": To say something without thinking, potentially causing offense or revealing secrets.
- She carelessly mentioned the surprise party, ruining the secret.
Variants and Related Words
- Careless (adjective): Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; resulting from a lack of care.
- A careless mistake.
- Carelessness (noun): Failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors; negligence.
- The accident was caused by sheer carelessness.
Synonyms
- Negligently: Failing to take proper care.
- Hastily: With excessive speed or urgency, often implying carelessness.
- Thoughtlessly: Without consideration for the consequences.
- Inattentively: Without paying attention.
Antonyms
- Carefully: In a way that avoids harm or error; attentively.
- Prudently: With care and thought for the future.
- Meticulously: In a way that shows great attention to detail.
Related Phrases
- To throw caution to the wind: To act recklessly without regard for danger.
- He threw caution to the wind and invested all his savings.
- To be slapdash: Done too hurriedly and carelessly.
- The slapdash repairs didn't last a week.
Adverb
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in a rakish manner
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she wore her hat rakishly at an angle
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without caution or prudence
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one unfortunately sees historic features carelessly lost when estates fall into unsympathetic hands
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without care or concern
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carelessly raised the children's hopes without thinking of their possible disappointment
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