carelessness
/ˈkɛrləsnəs/
noun
- The quality or state of not giving enough attention or thought to what you are doing, resulting in mistakes or damage.
- His carelessness in checking the numbers cost the company thousands of dollars.
- The accident was caused by the driver's carelessness.
- Carelessness with fire can lead to serious burns or house fires.
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