carelessly
Translation
inattentively, negligently, thoughtlessly
Examples
She carelessly dropped the vase.
She carelessly dropped the vase.
He answered the question carelessly.
He answered the question carelessly.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) carelessly to do (sth.) in a way that lacks attention She carelessly dropped the glass.
Similar Words
Synonyms: negligently, thoughtlessly; Antonyms: carefully, meticulously
Etymology
From the adjective 'careless' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. It means 'in a careless manner'.
Memory Tips
This describes an action. If a person is 'careless', they do things 'carelessly'.