carelessness

Word parts

careless + -ness

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɛrləsnəs/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɛələsnəs/

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• Hyphenation: care‧less‧ness

Noun

Singular carelessness

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Carelessness is a lack of care.
   • Synonyms: inattention and negligence
   • Antonym: carefulness

   The accident was caused by a driver's carelessness.

Related words

• careless
• inattentive