carelessly
adverb/ˈkɛrləsli/
Frequency rank: #14,291 most common English word
Meaning
In a way that shows insufficient attention or concern; without care.
Example sentence
He packed his suitcase carelessly and forgot to include his passport.
Synonyms & related words
- hastily
- recklessly
- thoughtlessly
- negligently
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