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carelessly
This adverb carries a strong negative connotation, implying a failure of responsibility or a lack of necessary diligence. It suggests that the negative outcome was avoidable had the person exercised standard caution or attention. While it can describe a simple mistake, it often implies a level of negligence that borders on recklessness.
In professional or formal contexts, "carelessly" can sound accusatory. To soften the tone, speakers often use phrases like "inadvertently" or "by mistake," which attribute the error to an accident rather than a personal failing or a lack of effort.
Meanings
Examples
You carelessly tossed your keys on the counter and forgot where they were.
I cannot believe I carelessly deleted the entire folder.
She carelessly spilled coffee all over the important documents.
Stop talking so carelessly about the secret plan.
He carelessly stepped into the puddle while looking at his phone.
The knight carelessly left his shield behind during the retreat.
Why did you carelessly leave the stove on after cooking.
The student carelessly skipped the last page of the exam.