carelessness

Example Sentences

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It was a dismissal that encapsulated the carelessness that so often costs this England team.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

“We want to take immediate action against dangerous drivers before their carelessness leads to a deadly crash,” said Steve Gordon, director of the DMV.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

He said the files were accessed due to "carelessness", using passwords shared on messaging apps.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

“The degree of carelessness is remarkable,” said Nikos Passas, a professor of criminology at Northeastern University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

She said a prayer of gratitude for his carelessness and added four wadded dollars and a handful of change to her sock; it was something.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez