What does carelessly mean?
Carelessly means Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly..
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/ˈkɛɹləsli/ · adverb
Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly..
The papers were carelessly strewn on the table.
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.
Distracted by the salesperson, he carelessly read the contract.
Use carelessly when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Carelessly means Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly..
Common synonyms include heedlessly, rakishly, raffishly, incautiously.
Possible antonyms include carefully, cautiously.
The papers were carelessly strewn on the table.
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