English dictionary

carelessness

/'k/(@)/rl/I/sn/E/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the quality of not being careful or taking pains

noun.attribute

Synonyms sloppiness

Antonyms carefulness

Source: WordNet 3.0
failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

noun.act

Synonyms neglect negligence nonperformance

Source: WordNet 3.0
The quality or state of being careless; heedlessness; negligence; inattention.

noun

Source: webster1913