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carelessness

The word “carelessness” has 3 syllables: care-less-ness

It's pronounced as /ˈkɛrləsnəs/

What is synonym and antonym for carelessness?

In the thesaurus, “carelessness” has 32 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for carelessness along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for carelessness

Antonyms for carelessness

Meanings of carelessness

  • noun
    1. Lack of care.

Example Sentences

  • His carelessness led to a costly accident at work.
  • The teacher warned the students that carelessness would affect their grades.
  • She apologized for her carelessness in forgetting the appointment.
  • The report highlighted carelessness as a major cause of the problem.
  • Even a moment of carelessness can have serious consequences.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to carelessness, such as: alertness, attention, attentiveness, awareness, care, carefulness, caution.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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