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careless

UK/'kєәlis/US
TOEFLB1

Definitions

adj.

Not giving enough attention or thought to what one is doing; likely to cause mistakes or harm through inattention.

粗心的,不小心的;漫不经心的

Root Breakdown

Native English
carelessother
=careless

Common Collocations

  • 1.careless error粗心的错误
  • 2.careless mistake粗心的过失

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His careless mistake cost the company thousands of dollars.

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