carelessly

🇺🇸 /ˈkerləsli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkeələsli/
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Tags TOP20000CEFR-B2
adverb
R

without paying attention, which can cause mistakes or damage

He carelessly dropped the glass, and it broke on the floor.

R

without interest or effort

She carelessly tossed her bag on the table without looking.

translation

adv. without paying attention, which can cause mistakes or damage; without interest or effort