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 carelessly carelessly /ˈkɛrlɛsli/

adverb

  1. () Without care or concern  ( heedlessly , carelessly )
    without care or concern
     Carelessly raised the children's hopes without thinking of their possible disappointment
    carelessly raised the children's hopes without thinking of their possible disappointment
  2. In a rakish manner  ( carelessly , raffishly , rakishly )
    in a rakish manner
     She wore her hat rakishly at an angle
    she wore her hat rakishly at an angle
  3. Without caution or prudence  ( carelessly , incautiously )
    without caution or prudence
     One unfortunately sees historic features carelessly lost when estates fall into unsympathetic hands
    one unfortunately sees historic features carelessly lost when estates fall into unsympathetic hands