Carelessly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɛɹləsli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Carelessly is an adverb meaning Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly.
Meaning
Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly.
More Meanings
- Done without care or attention; inattentively.
Example Sentences
The papers were carelessly strewn on the table.
Distracted by the salesperson, he carelessly read the contract.
Let us try to imagine the qualms of some Fifth Avenue florist if he could but see so many potential boutonnières, at a dollar apiece, so carelessly heaped up in baskets, lining the dingy pavement.
Synonyms for carelessly
Depending on context, synonyms include heedlessly, rakishly, raffishly, incautiously.
Antonyms for carelessly
Common opposites include carefully, cautiously.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heedlessly, incautiously, rakishly, raffishly, indiscriminately, casually.
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