carelessly
- a word derived from careless.
Example Sentences
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Not so, if you believe filmmaker Wim Wenders, who carelessly expressed the opposite in the opening press conference of last month’s Berlin International Film Festival.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
Pape Sarr carelessly surrendered possession on the edge of his own area and Bukayo Saka crossed towards Eze, who took a touch before netting with an agile volley from 10 yards.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
The result was splendid—but only after I’d compensated for a carelessly omitted detail about when to add 10 ounces of grated cheese.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
It caused scoring opportunities to carelessly, and repeatedly, go frustatingly by the wayside.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025
The wrapping paper had been torn open and carelessly retied, but even through the disarray I could spot Nollie’s loving touch.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
