carelessly-edited
|care-less-ly-ed-it-ed|
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/ˈkɛrləsli ˈɛdɪtɪd/
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/ˈkeələsli ˈɛdɪtɪd/
(careless)
lack of attention
Etymology
Etymology Information
'careless' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'carleas,' where 'caru' meant 'care' and 'leas' meant 'without.'
Historical Evolution
'carleas' transformed into the Middle English word 'careles,' and eventually became the modern English word 'careless.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without care or concern,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
edited in a way that lacks attention to detail or precision.
The document was carelessly-edited, leading to numerous errors.
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Last updated: 2025/04/05 12:49