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

It’s not a smart thing to do, and it speaks to Robby’s current attitude of a certain amount of carelessness on his part.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

"Because of the huge extent of the damage that has been caused, the huge extent of the carelessness that was very obviously involved."

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

Malcolm couldn’t remember, and cursed his carelessness in not noticing.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman