carelessly
UK/'kєәlisli/US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
adv.
In an inattentive, thoughtless, or negligent way
粗心地，漫不经心地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcare (attention) + -less (without) + -ly (adverb) = 'without attention.' The adverb of careless — doing something with no caution or thought.
Root care still carries 5 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
He carelessly left the door unlocked.
- 2.
She carelessly knocked the glass off the table.