Added 9 October 2026
carelessly
/ˈkɛɹləsli/ adverb
adverb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about carelessly at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly.
The papers were carelessly strewn on the table.
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Done without care or attention; inattentively.
Distracted by the salesperson, he carelessly read the contract.