carelessly-kept
|care-less-ly-kept|
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/ˈkɛrləsli kɛpt/
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/ˈkeələsli kɛpt/
(careless)
lack of attention
Etymology
Etymology Information
'carelessly-kept' originates from the English word 'careless,' where 'care' meant 'attention' and the suffix '-less' indicated 'without.'
Historical Evolution
'careless' changed from the Old English word 'carleas,' meaning 'free from care,' and eventually became the modern English word 'careless.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'free from care or worry,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking attention or precision.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
maintained or managed without attention to detail or precision.
The garden was carelessly-kept, with weeds growing everywhere.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 14:44