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carelessly-aimed

|care-less-ly-aimed|

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/ˈkɛrləsli eɪmd/

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/ˈkeələsli eɪmd/

imprecisely directed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'[carelessly-aimed]' originates from '[English]', specifically the words '[careless]' and '[aimed]', where '[careless]' meant '[without care]' and '[aimed]' meant '[directed towards a target]'.

Historical Evolution

'[carelessly-aimed]' changed from '[Middle English]' words '[careles]' and '[aimen]' and eventually became the modern English word '[carelessly-aimed]'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant '[without careful direction]', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of '[lacking precision or accuracy in targeting]'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

lacking precision or accuracy in targeting or directing.

The carelessly-aimed shot missed the target completely.

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Last updated: 2025/07/23 12:57