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carelessness Definition and Meaning in English (carelessness definition)

noun
Synonyms:negligenceinattentionheedlessness
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Carelessness definition: The state of not paying enough attention to what one is doing, often resulting in mistakes or harm.

Definitions of Carelessness

  1. 1noun

    The state of not paying enough attention to what one is doing, often resulting in mistakes or harm.

Example Sentences

“His carelessness caused the project to fail.”

“The accident was a result of sheer carelessness.”

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adjectivecareless
adverbcarelessly

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Carelessness definition: The state of not paying enough attention to what one is doing, often resulting in mistakes or harm.
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'Carelessness' translates to 'carelessness' in English. Carelessness definition: The state of not paying enough attention to what one is doing, often resulting in mistakes or harm.
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