Carelessness

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛrləsnəs/

Carelessness (noun)

  1. The habit of not being careful, so mistakes happen because you do not watch or think enough.
  2. Failure to take proper care or responsibility, leading to harm, damage, or unfair results.
  3. Behaviour that ignores safety rules, increasing the chance of accidents or injuries.

Examples

  • Carelessness causes mistakes when you rush through tasks.
  • Carelessness makes people miss important details.