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carelessly
[/ˈkeərləsli/]
adverb
descuidadamente
1.
in a manner that shows a lack of attention to detail or safety; without care or concern
He carelessly left the door unlocked.
Ele descuidadamente deixou a porta destrancada.
2.
in a way that does not show proper concern or consideration for others
She spoke carelessly about his feelings.
Ela falou descuidadamente sobre os sentimentos dele.
Synonyms
negligently
heedlessly
thoughtlessly
recklessly
inattentively
Antonyms
carefully
meticulously
attentively
conscientiously
deliberately
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
descuidadamente
most common usage
General Brazilian
negligentemente
more formal alternative
Portugal
descuidadamente
standard usage
Portugal
desatentamente
alternative form
Related Idioms & Phrases
without a care in the world
on the spur of the moment
without thinking
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