carelessly-handled
|care-less-ly-hand-led|
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/ˈkɛrləsli ˈhændəld/
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/ˈkeələsli ˈhændəld/
(careless)
lack of attention
Etymology
'carelessly-handled' originates from the combination of 'careless' and 'handle,' where 'careless' meant 'without care' and 'handle' meant 'to manage or deal with.'
'careless' changed from the Old English word 'carleas,' meaning 'free from care,' and 'handle' from the Old English 'handlian,' meaning 'to touch or manage.'
Initially, 'careless' meant 'free from care,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'negligent or inattentive.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or dealt with in a negligent or inattentive manner.
The fragile package was carelessly-handled, resulting in damage.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 05:22