Meaning & Definition of Carelessly in English
English⟶
Carelessly
/kɛrləsli/
adverb
1. Without care or concern
- "Carelessly raised the children's hopes without thinking of their possible disappointment"
synonym:
- carelessly,
- heedlessly
2. Without caution or prudence
- "One unfortunately sees historic features carelessly lost when estates fall into unsympathetic hands"
synonym:
- incautiously,
- carelessly
3. In a rakish manner
- "She wore her hat rakishly at an angle"
synonym:
- rakishly,
- raffishly,
- carelessly
Examples of using
If you carelessly ask, "got a boyfriend?" she'll be put on her guard and say, "why do you ask?"
I carelessly allowed the door to stand open.