What does carelessness mean?
Carelessness means Lack of care; the state or quality of being careless..
Carelessness
/ˈkɛɹləsnəs/ · noun
Meaning
Lack of care; the state or quality of being careless..
Example Sentences
This accident was caused by carelessness.
There were, however, 34 deaths among passengers in movement accidents, due mainly to misadventure and carelessness when entering and leaving trains in motion, falling off platforms and out of carriages, and opening and closing carriage doors.
Synonyms for carelessness
Antonyms for carelessness
Related Words
Word Forms
- carelessnesses
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for carelessness?
Common synonyms include inattention, negligence, neglect, nonperformance.
What is the opposite of carelessness?
Possible antonyms include carefulness.
How do you use carelessness in a sentence?
This accident was caused by carelessness.
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