noun

carelessness

KEH-uh-luhs-nuhs

noun

A lack of proper attention or caution.

"The accident was caused by pure carelessness."

"His carelessness with client data led to a data breach."

How to Use Carelessness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe quality of not paying enough attention, often leading to mistakes.

Common pairings

sheer carelessness a moment of carelessness

carelessnesses plural

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The accident was caused by pure _____.

From careless + -ness.

carefulness

caution

lawlessness selflessness homelessness restlessness recklessness helplessness hopelessness ruthlessness weightlessness

carefulness caution