carelessly

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui ne montre pas assez de prudence ou d'attention ». Décrit des actions effectuées sans précaution, réflexion ou soin, entraînant souvent des erreurs ou des accidents.

An adverb meaning "in a way that does not show enough care or attention." It describes actions performed without caution, thought, or proper consideration, often leading to mistakes or accidents.

1. Without care or concernB1formal

   In a manner that shows a lack of attention, thought, or worry.

   sans soin ni attention

   • He carelessly left the door unlocked.
   • She carelessly forgot to save her work.
   • They carelessly ignored the warning signs.

   Synonymesheedlesslyinattentivelyincautiouslyindifferentlynegligentlynonchalantlysloppilythoughtlesslyunconcernedly

   Antonymesattentivelycarefullymindfullywatchfully

2. Without caution or prudenceB1formal

   In a way that is reckless or not careful, often leading to mistakes or accidents.

   avec imprudence

   • He carelessly drove through the red light.
   • She carelessly dropped the fragile vase.
   • The child carelessly ran into the street.

   Synonymesheedlesslyimprudentlyincautiouslynegligentlyrashlythoughtlessly

   Antonymescarefullycautiouslyprudentlywarily

3. In a rakish mannerB2informal

   In a casual, relaxed, or slightly disheveled way that is often considered charming or stylish.

   d'une manière négligée

   • He wore his hat carelessly tilted to one side.
   • She carelessly draped her scarf over her shoulder.
   • His hair was carelessly tousled, giving him a rugged look.

   Synonymesairilycasuallyjauntilynonchalantlyrakishly

   Antonymesmeticulouslyneatlyprecisely