Carelessness
Pronunciation: /ˈkɛrləsnəs/
Carelessness (noun)
- The habit of not being careful, so mistakes happen because you do not watch or think enough.
- Failure to take proper care or responsibility, leading to harm, damage, or unfair results.
- 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.