word
Carelessly
KEH-rluh-slee
/ˈkɛrlʌsliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
carelessly
Dictionary meaning
Without care or concern.
Examples
- Carelessly raised the children's hopes without thinking of their possible disappointment.
- One unfortunately sees historic features carelessly lost when estates fall into unsympathetic hands.
Synonyms: heedlessly
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