Meaning of carelessly in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkɛrləsli/

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  1. Adverb

    carelessly

    Definitions

    1. without care or concern

    Examples

    • « carelessly raised the children's hopes without thinking of their possible disappointment »
  2. 2. without caution or prudence

    Examples

    • « one unfortunately sees historic features carelessly lost when estates fall into unsympathetic hands »

    Antonyms

  3. 3. in a rakish manner

    Examples

    • « she wore her hat rakishly at an angle »

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