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carelessly-resolved

|care-less-ly-re-solved|

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/ˈkɛrləsli rɪˈzɑlvd/

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/ˈkeələsli rɪˈzɒlvd/

hastily settled

Etymology
Etymology Information

'carelessly-resolved' is a compound adjective formed from 'carelessly' and 'resolved'. 'Carelessly' originates from the Old English 'carleas', where 'caru' meant 'care' and 'leas' meant 'without'. 'Resolved' comes from the Latin 'resolvere', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'solvere' meant 'to loosen'.

Historical Evolution

'carelessly' evolved from the Old English 'carleas', and 'resolved' from the Latin 'resolvere', eventually forming the modern English compound adjective 'carelessly-resolved'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'carelessly' meant 'without care', and 'resolved' meant 'to loosen or solve'. Together, they describe a resolution made without proper care.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describing a situation or problem that has been settled or concluded without due attention or consideration.

The dispute was carelessly-resolved, leading to further complications.

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Last updated: 2025/05/20 02:01