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He carelessly dropped the books on the floor.
What does Carelessly mean?
Without enough care.
Dictionary definition
In a way that does not show enough care.
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The note was written carelessly, so some words were hard to read.
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Acting carelessly near tools can lead to mistakes or injuries.
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What does carelessly mean?
Carelessly means in a way that does not show enough care.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to carelessly?
Thoughtlessly is close in meaning to carelessly in this context.
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Carefully gives a useful opposite or contrast to carelessly.
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kair · lis · lee · strongest beat: kair
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WordCarelessly.
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MeaningCarelessly means Without enough care.
ExampleExample: He carelessly dropped the books on the floor.
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- kair · lis · lee
- Strongest beat
- kair
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- lee
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- Put a little extra energy on kair.
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thoughtlesslyA similar word or phrase for carelessly in this meaning.
recklesslyA similar word or phrase for carelessly in this meaning.
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carefullyA useful contrast to carelessly in this meaning.
cautiouslyA useful contrast to carelessly in this meaning.
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