CEFR B1

carelessness

noun

Meaning

The quality of not paying enough attention to what you are doing, or not being careful enough.

Examples

The accident was caused by the driver's carelessness.
She was criticized for her carelessness in handling the delicate documents.

Synonyms: inattention, negligence, recklessness, imprudence

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carelessness (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkeər.ləs.nəs/

Definition

The quality of not paying enough attention to what you are doing, or not being careful enough.

Examples

The accident was caused by the driver's carelessness.
She was criticized for her carelessness in handling the delicate documents.
His carelessness with money led to his financial ruin.

How to Use carelessness

carelessness of (prepositional phrase): The quality of not paying enough attention, related to a specific person or thing. — "The carelessness of the chef led to the food poisoning outbreak."
caused by carelessness (collocation): An event or situation resulting from a lack of attention or caution. — "Many accidents in the workplace are caused by carelessness."

Synonyms of carelessness

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