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Carelessly vs Inadvertently - What's the difference?

carelessly | inadvertently |

As adverbs the difference between carelessly and inadvertently

is that carelessly is giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly while inadvertently is unintentionally, because of an oversight.

carelessly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly.
    • The papers were carelessly strewn on the table.
  • Done without care or attention; inattentively.
    • Distracted by the salesperson, he carelessly read the contract.

    inadvertently

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • unintentionally, because of an oversight
  • * 2013 , Chris Bevan, " Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Arsenal", BBC Sport , 6 November 2013:
    • Neven Subotic hooked a volley wide after Ramsey inadvertently headed a Reus free-kick back into the danger zone, and Blaszczykowski was also off target when he met Kevin Grosskreutz's cross.
    Antonyms
    * advertently * advert

    Related terms

    * inadvertent * inadvert