Carelessness Definition

noun

Lack of care.

This accident was caused by carelessness.
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Noun

Singular:
carelessness
Plural:
carelessnesses

Origin of Carelessness

  • From Middle English *carelesnes, *carlesnesse, from Old English carlÄ“asnes (“freedom from care, security, carelessness"), equivalent to careless +"Ž -ness.

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Carelessness Sentence Examples

  • I don't mean to make her feel unwelcome, but it was her own carelessness that got her into this situation.

  • Richie is not alone in her carelessness.

  • Don't allow carelessness or laziness to force you to replace items sooner than what is truly necessary.

  • The law takes no cognizance of carelessness in the abstract.

  • The longer fragments produce the impression of great discursiveness and carelessness, but at the same time of considerable force.

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Words Starting With

CCACAR

Words Ending With

SSSESS

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With C12 Letter Words Ending With S