carelessly

Definition

Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly.

Etymology

From careless + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "The papers were carelessly strewn on the table."
• "Let us try to imagine the qualms of some Fifth Avenue florist if he could but see so many potential boutonnières, at a dollar apiece, so carelessly heaped up in baskets, lining the dingy pavement."
• "Distracted by the salesperson, he carelessly read the contract."