carelessly

UK /ˈkɛɹləsli/ US /ˈkɛɹləsli/
adv 2

Definitions

adv

1

Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly.

The papers were carelessly strewn on the table.

Let us try to imagine the qualms of some Fifth Avenue florist if he could but see so many potential boutonnières, at a dollar apiece, so carelessly heaped up in baskets, lining the dingy pavement.

2

Done without care or attention; inattentively.

Distracted by the salesperson, he carelessly read the contract.

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