Carelessness Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkɛɹɫəsnəs

KAIR-luhs-nuhs

UK

kˈeələsnəs

KAIR-luhs-nuhs

Definition

The lack of attention or thought, which leads to mistakes or accidents. It describes when someone does not pay enough attention to what they are doing.

Usage & Nuances

'Carelessness' is a formal, uncountable noun. Common collocations include 'due to carelessness', 'his/her carelessness', and 'cause by carelessness'. Often contrasts with 'care' or 'attention'. Not the same as 'recklessness', which means ignoring danger on purpose.

• Spanish: descuido - negligencia
• Portuguese (BR): descuido - negligência
• Portuguese (PT): descuido - negligência
• Chinese (Simplified): 粗心大意 - 不小心
• Chinese (Traditional): 粗心大意 - 不小心
• Hindi: लापरवाही
• Arabic: الإهمال - عدم الانتباه
• Bengali: অবহেলা - অসতর্কতা
• Russian: небрежность - неосторожность
• Japanese: 不注意 - 不用心
• Vietnamese: sự cẩu thả - sự bất cẩn
• Korean: 부주의 - 무심함
• Turkish: dikkatsizlik - ihmalkârlık
• Urdu: لاپرواہی - بے پروائی
• Indonesian: kelalaian - kecerobohan

Example Sentences

Carelessness can lead to dangerous mistakes.

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Her carelessness made her lose her keys.

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You should avoid carelessness when driving.

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His carelessness cost him the job.

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There’s no excuse for this kind of carelessness.

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People get hurt because of simple carelessness every day.

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