carelessness

Example Sentences

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It is with such acts of carelessness that leaders lose their credibility and empires lose their power.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Such cases get attention and send a message that carelessness with firearms is serious business.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

“All the mighty, anarchic carelessness of our country was revealed in Borger,” Benton observed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Had the ball struck the girl, he would almost certainly have been defaulted and seen another attempt at number 25 aborted by his own carelessness.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

But also I envy their conviction, their optimism, their carelessness, their fearlessness about men, their camaraderie.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood