Carelessly and Cautiously
Opposite meaning words
Carelessly
Carelessly adverb - Without caution or prudence.
Usage example: one unfortunately sees historic features carelessly lost when estates fall into unsympathetic hands
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Carelessly
Cautiously is an antonym for carelessly.
Cautiously
Cautiously adverb - As if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact.
Usage example: she ventured cautiously downstairs
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Cautiously
Carelessly is an antonym for cautiously.
Cite this Source
Cautiously and Carelessly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/carelessly/cautiously
Carelessly & Cautiously. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/carelessly/cautiously>.
Cautiously or Carelessly. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/carelessly/cautiously.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "carelessly" and "cautiously" have occurred on timeline