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carelessness

Noun

This term describes a failure of diligence or a lack of caution, often resulting in accidental errors or danger. It carries a negative connotation of negligence, suggesting that the individual had a responsibility to be careful but failed to exercise that duty. In a social or emotional context, the word shifts toward a lack of empathy or a disregard for social propriety. Here, it implies a certain level of indifference or recklessness toward how one's behavior affects other people.

Meanings

Noun

The quality of not giving enough attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.

"His carelessness led to a series of avoidable mistakes in the report."

Noun

A lack of concern or worry about the consequences of one's actions or the feelings of others.

"The youth exhibited a certain carelessness regarding the social norms of the era."

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