Carelessness

/ˈkɛr.ləs.nəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the quality of being careless; lack of attention or consideration.

His carelessness in handling the fragile items resulted in many breakages.

failure to take proper care in doing something, which often leads to mistakes or accidents.

The report was marred by carelessness, with numerous typographical errors.

a state of being uninformed or indifferent about the consequences of one's actions.

The carelessness she exhibited while driving put others at risk.

neglecting responsibilities or tasks due to a lack of attention.

Carelessness in following safety protocols can lead to serious injuries in the workplace.

an attitude or behavior that lacks thoughtfulness or caution.

His carelessness towards deadlines eventually caught up with him at work.

Derived from 'careless' + '-ness'

careless mistake:

An error caused by a lack of attention.

careless attitude:

An approach characterized by a lack of concern or consideration.

careless whisper:

A phrase referring to an insincere or unthoughtful action.

Chill vibe

Her carelessness made it feel like a chill vibe at the party.

Whatever attitude

His carelessness shows a real whatever attitude towards the job.