carelessness

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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

From Barron's

"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

It added: "The cyclist had right of way and a moment of carelessness from the driver, by not properly checking the road was clear to cross, has had a life changing impact on the cyclist."

From BBC

“You know,” Ma begins, “it’s this same carelessness that gets you zeros on your assignments. Even if you turn them in late, you can still get at least half credit.”

From Literature