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carelessly

/'kɜrlɪsli/

Synonyms of carelessly Antonyms of carelessly Examples of carelessly Usage of carelessly Parts of carelessly Definition that contains carelessly Words sounding like carelessly Explanation of carelessly

adverb
without caution or prudence
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"one unfortunately sees historic features carelessly lost when estates fall into unsympathetic hands"

Similar:

incautiously

Opposite:

carefully
adverb
in a rakish manner
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Similar:

raffishly rakishly
adverb
without care or concern
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"carelessly raised the children's hopes without thinking of their possible disappointment"

Similar:

heedlessly

Examples of carelessly

"one unfortunately sees historic features carelessly lost when estates fall into unsympathetic hands"
"carelessly raised the children's hopes without thinking of their possible disappointment"