n. 1 not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble 2 having or showing a lack of concern or seriousness
Her carelessness caused her to drop the tray.
Her carelessness caused her to drop the tray.
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Your carelessness obliges firmness on my part.
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It was carelessness that neutralized our efforts.
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How did Beaver's carelessness affect the forest?
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unmindful; heedless; mindless; unthinking
mindful; watchful
3 syllables
care-less-ness
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