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carelessly-arranged

|care-less-ly-ar-ranged|

B2

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/ˈkɛrləsli əˈreɪndʒd/

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/ˈkeələsli əˈreɪndʒd/

disorganized

Etymology
Etymology Information

'carelessly-arranged' originates from the combination of 'careless' and 'arranged', where 'careless' means 'without care' and 'arranged' means 'put in order'.

Historical Evolution

'careless' changed from the Old English word 'carleas', meaning 'free from care', and 'arranged' from the Old French 'arranger', meaning 'to set in order'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'careless' meant 'free from care', but over time it evolved to mean 'lacking attention or consideration'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

arranged in a haphazard or disorganized manner, lacking careful planning or order.

The books on the shelf were carelessly-arranged, making it hard to find the one I needed.

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Last updated: 2025/04/11 03:35