carelessly
gb/kˈɛɹləsli/ us/kˈɛɹləsli/
B1
Angol
figyelmetlenül, gondatlanul, meggondolatlanul, tapintatlanul, óvatlanul, vigyázatlanul, hanyagul
B1
1
gondatlanul
B2
Használati minta:
[do something] carelessly
She carelessly copied the numbers and got the total wrong.
Figyelmetlenül másolta le a számokat, ezért rossz végösszeget kapott.
The glass broke because it had been carelessly handled.
A pohár azért tört el, mert gondatlanul bántak vele.
He carelessly deleted the file without checking what it contained.
Példák tanulóknak
Please don’t drive carelessly.
Kérlek, ne vezess figyelmetlenül.
I wrote my name carelessly.
Figyelmetlenül írtam le a nevemet.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse the adverb carelessly with the adjective careless or use *careless* where *carelessly* is needed (e.g., *He drove careless*).
Jelentés
without enough care or attention
Szókapcsolatok
carelessly made
|carelessly written
|carelessly handled
|carelessly placed
|carelessly assembled
|carelessly dropped
|carelessly done
|carelessly filled in
|carelessly worded
|carelessly stored
Szinonimák
inattentively (emphasizes not paying attention.)
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negligently (often suggests a duty was not met.)
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sloppily (emphasizes poor quality and lack of neatness.)
Antonimák
carefully (with attention and care to avoid errors.)
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attentively (with focused attention.)
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meticulously (with extremely careful detail.)
Témák
daily_life
|school
|work
Definíció
in a way that is not careful
In a way that shows too little care or attention, often leading to mistakes or damage.
B2
2
Használati minta:
[say/mention/treat] [someone/something] carelessly
He carelessly dismissed her concerns as “nothing.”
Meggondolatlanul legyintett az aggodalmaira, mondván, hogy „semmi az egész”.
She carelessly mentioned his mistake in front of everyone.
Tapintatlanul mindenki előtt megemlítette a hibáját.
They carelessly assumed the rules didn’t apply to them.
Példák tanulóknak
Don’t speak carelessly to your friends.
Ne beszélj tapintatlanul a barátaiddal.
Gyakori hiba:
This sense is about attitude (not caring), not only about making mistakes.
Jelentés
in a casual, unconcerned way
Szókapcsolatok
carelessly dismissed
|carelessly treated
|carelessly ignored
|carelessly mentioned
|carelessly assumed
|carelessly rejected
|carelessly joked
|carelessly commented
|carelessly insulted
|carelessly brushed off
Szinonimák
thoughtlessly (emphasizes not thinking about consequences.)
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indifferently (emphasizes lack of interest or concern.)
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casually (emphasizes informality; may be less negative.)
Antonimák
considerately (showing care for others’ feelings.)
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thoughtfully (with careful consideration.)
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seriously (with concern and importance.)
Témák
emotions
|relationships
|communication
Definíció
in a way that shows you do not care much
In a way that shows little concern about the outcome or about other people’s feelings.
B2
3
óvatlanul
B1
Használati minta:
[drive/use/operate] carelessly
He carelessly stepped into the street without looking.
Óvatlanul lelépett az úttestre anélkül, hogy körülnézett volna.
The workers carelessly stored chemicals near a heat source.
A munkások gondatlanul hőforrás közelében tárolták a vegyszereket.
She carelessly waved the knife around while talking.
Példák tanulóknak
He walked carelessly on the wet floor.
Óvatlanul ment a vizes padlón.
Gyakori hiba:
Carelessly can overlap with recklessly, but carelessly often implies lack of attention rather than deliberate risk-taking.
Jelentés
in a reckless, unsafe way
Szókapcsolatok
carelessly drove
|carelessly crossed
|carelessly used
|carelessly operated
|carelessly fired
|carelessly left
|carelessly carried
|carelessly swung
|carelessly lit
|carelessly stored
Szinonimák
recklessly (stronger; suggests obvious risk.)
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heedlessly (emphasizes ignoring warnings or consequences.)
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dangerously (focuses on the level of risk created.)
Antonimák
cautiously (with care to avoid danger.)
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safely (in a way that avoids harm.)
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responsibly (with appropriate care and judgment.)
Témák
safety
|transport
|health
Definíció
in a dangerous way because you are not careful
In a way that is not careful about safety and may cause harm or accidents.
B1
4
hanyagul
B2
Használati minta:
[be/lie/hang] carelessly [somewhere]
Books were carelessly piled on the floor.
A könyvek hanyagul halomba rakva hevertek a padlón.
His jacket hung carelessly over the back of the chair.
A dzsekije hanyagul lógott a szék támláján.
The papers were carelessly scattered across the desk.
Példák tanulóknak
She left her clothes carelessly on the bed.
A ruháit hanyagul az ágyon hagyta.
Gyakori hiba:
In this sense, carelessly describes appearance/arrangement (messy), not necessarily an error.
Jelentés
in a messy, untidy way
Szókapcsolatok
carelessly dressed
|carelessly arranged
|carelessly scattered
|carelessly piled
|carelessly thrown
|carelessly draped
|carelessly left
|carelessly stacked
|carelessly tossed
|carelessly strewn
Szinonimák
messily (focuses on untidiness.)
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untidily (neutral description of lack of neatness.)
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haphazardly (emphasizes lack of order or planning.)
Antonimák
neatly (in an orderly, tidy way.)
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tidily (with things arranged properly.)
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orderly (with clear organization.)
Témák
daily_life
|home
Definíció
not neatly; in a messy way
In a way that lacks neatness or order; not carefully arranged.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
carelessly
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹləsli/
US/kˈɛɹləsli/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
care - lessly (2 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (care)
Szóalakok
Noun
- Base: carelessly
- Plural: carelesslies
Szócsalád
Forms
carelesslies
noun
Negative and opposite forms
careless
adjective B1
carelessness
noun B1
Related words
caring
adjective
Kifejezések
carelessly left behind
1/kˈɛɹləsli lˈɛft bɪhˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
forgotten and not taken away
forgotten and left somewhere
Példák
- His passport was carelessly left behind in the hotel room.
- A bag was carelessly left behind on the train.
- She realized her keys had been carelessly left behind at the office.
Példák tanulóknak
- I carelessly left my phone behind.
carelessly thrown together
1/kˈɛɹləsli θɹˈoʊn təɡˈɛðɚ/
fixed phrase
made quickly without much thought
made too quickly and not well
Példák
- The report looked like it had been carelessly thrown together at the last minute.
- It’s a carelessly thrown-together plan with no clear budget.
- The costume seemed carelessly thrown together from old clothes.
Példák tanulóknak
- The project was carelessly thrown together.
carelessly tossed aside
1/kˈɛɹləsli tˈɔst əsˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
discarded without thinking or respect
thrown away or put down without care
Példák
- The letter was carelessly tossed aside without being read.
- Wet towels were carelessly tossed aside on the floor.
- After the meeting, the notes were carelessly tossed aside.
Példák tanulóknak
- He carelessly tossed aside the paper.