carelessly
English edit
Etymology edit
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkɛɹləsli/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkɛələsli/
Audio (Southern England) (file)
Adverb edit
carelessly (comparative more carelessly, superlative most carelessly)
- Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly.
- The papers were carelessly strewn on the table.
- Done without care or attention; inattentively.
- Distracted by the salesperson, he carelessly read the contract.
Translations edit
in a careless manner
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