careless
adjective
not paying enough attention to what one does.
carelessly
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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
Some Christmases, I’d be disappointed by Santas that felt carelessly constructed or haphazardly painted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2025
He was quickly admitted into the clan of swaggering, carelessly cool males, the Big Guys; he lounged in the corridors with them, stood with them at the back of the hall during assembly.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
