carelessly

B1 Topic:Mind & Cognition
US /ˈkɛɹləsli/ UK /ˈkɛələsli/
adv Freq #24977

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a way that shows a lack of attention or care.

    He carelessly left the door unlocked all night.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a relaxed, untidy way that looks effortless.

    The papers were carelessly strewn across the table.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · in a way that shows a lack... heedlesslyincautiously

Etymology

From careless + -ly.

Topics

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