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CARELESSLY

(adverb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Carelessly.

Carelessly - as an adverb

Without care or concern

Example: "Carelessly raised the children's hopes without thinking of their possible disappointment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heedlessly17

Without caution or prudence

Example: "One unfortunately sees historic features carelessly lost when estates fall into unsympathetic hands"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incautiously17
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
carefully17

In a rakish manner

Example: "She wore her hat rakishly at an angle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
raffishly21rakishly18

Example Sentences

"He carelessly threw the ball and it hit the window."
"She carelessly spilled coffee on her new dress."
"The driver carelessly ran the red light."
"He carelessly left his phone on the table and it got stolen."
"They carelessly left the door unlocked and the dog escaped."
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Word Game Points

Is CARELESSLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, carelessly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CARELESSLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is CARELESSLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, carelessly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CARELESSLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is CARELESSLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, carelessly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CARELESSLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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