Carelessly and Mistakenly

Carelessly

Carelessly adverb - Without care or concern.
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Synonyms for Carelessly

Mistakenly and carelessly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mistakenly" instead an adverb "Carelessly".

Nearby Words: careless, careful, carelessness

Mistakenly

Mistakenly adverb - In a mistaken or inappropriate way.

Carelessly and mistakenly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Carelessly" instead an adverb "Mistakenly".

Nearby Words: mistake, mistaken

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Anne of Green Gables Mention is made of an ointment she tried which caused her skin to peel, and in another instance she mistakenly dyes her nose bright red due to carelessly mistaking a bottle of red dye for the bottle of lemon juice she was using to try to bleach away the freckles.
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