Simple meaning
What does Carelessly mean?
without enough care.
Dictionary definition
in a way that does not show enough care.
Example sentences
Carelessly in a sentence
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In class, we used carelessly to describe what happened in the story.
medium
The worksheet asked students to explain carelessly in an everyday example.
hard
During discussion, students compared how carelessly changed the outcome of the situation.
Synonyms
Words like Carelessly
related termSimilar meaning used in caution or problem contexts.
close wordA near meaning with small usage differences.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite conditionA useful contrast in meaning.
safer stateShows a more secure opposite situation.
Word family
Carelessly word family
Base word
carelessly
adverb
carelessly
Base form.
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What does carelessly mean?
Carelessly means without enough care.
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