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Carelessly

//ˈkɛɹləsli// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly.

    "The papers were carelessly strewn on the table."

  2. 2
    Done without care or attention; inattentively.

    "Distracted by the salesperson, he carelessly read the contract."

Adverb
  1. 1
    without care or concern wordnet
  2. 2
    in a rakish manner wordnet
  3. 3
    without caution or prudence wordnet

Etymology

From careless + -ly.

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