carelessly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   without care or concern

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

2. 2
   adv

   without caution or prudence

   one unfortunately sees historic features carelessly lost when estates fall into unsympathetic hands

3. 3
   adv

   Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly.

   The papers were carelessly strewn on the table.

4. 4
   adv

   Done without care or attention; inattentively.

   Distracted by the salesperson, he carelessly read the contract.

5. 5
   adv

   in a rakish manner

Etymology

From careless + -ly.