Carelessness

Pronunciation

Origin

From Middle English *carelesnes, *carlesnesse, from Old English carlēasnes ("freedom from care, security, carelessness"), equivalent to careless + -ness.

Full definition of carelessness

Noun

1. Lack of care.This accident was caused by carelessness.

Synonyms

• inattention
• negligence

Antonyms

• carefulness

Related terms

• careless