carelessness
(noun)
noun
1. the quality of not being careful or taking pains
Similar word(s): sloppiness
Definition categories: attribute, inattentiveness
2. failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
Similar word(s): neglect, negligence, nonperformance
Definition categories: act, nonaccomplishment, nonachievement
Sentences with carelessness as a noun:
- This accident was caused by carelessness.