carelessly Meaning & Definition
What Does Carelessly Mean?
Carelessly is used as an adverb meaning Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly. It is also used to mean Done without care or attention; inattentively.
Carelessly in Brief
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkɛɹləsli// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | heedlessly, rakishly and raffishly |
| Antonyms | carefully and cautiously |
| Comparative / superlative | more carelessly, most carelessly |
Carelessly Definition (Adverb)
- Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly.
The papers were carelessly strewn on the table.
- Done without care or attention; inattentively.
Distracted by the salesperson, he carelessly read the contract.
Synonyms of Carelessly
Carelessly synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Carelessly
Carelessly in a Sentence
The papers were carelessly strewn on the table.
Distracted by the salesperson, he carelessly read the contract.
Word Forms & Grammar
carelessly (comparative more carelessly, superlative most carelessly)
Origin of Carelessly
From careless + -ly.
How Do You Say Carelessly?
The standard pronunciation of carelessly is //ˈkɛɹləsli//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Carelessly
What part of speech is carelessly?
Carelessly is an adverb.
What is another word for carelessly?
Close synonyms of carelessly are heedlessly, rakishly and raffishly. See the full list of carelessly synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of carelessly?
Words opposite in meaning to carelessly are carefully and cautiously.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of carelessly?
The comparative form is more carelessly and the superlative form is most carelessly.