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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
negligentlyheedlesslythoughtlesslyrecklesslyinattentively
Antonyms
carefullymeticulouslyattentivelyconscientiouslydeliberately

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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