carelessly-constructed
|care-less-ly-con-struct-ed|
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/ˈkɛrləsli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
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/ˈkeələsli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
poorly built
Etymology
'carelessly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'careless' and 'construct,' where 'careless' meant 'without care' and 'construct' meant 'to build or form.'
'careless' changed from the Old English word 'carleas,' meaning 'free from care,' and 'construct' from the Latin 'constructus,' meaning 'to heap up.'
Initially, 'careless' meant 'free from care,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'without attention or caution.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or assembled without attention to detail or quality.
The carelessly-constructed bridge collapsed under the weight of the truck.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 13:57