Example sentences for: carelessness

How can you use “carelessness” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Franklin Roosevelt used the term sixth column in 1942 to refer to rumor-mongerers, hoarders, and others who unwittingly hampered the war effort; the term seventh column was applied later to those whose carelessness led to industrial accidents.

  • … The chances of failure are, alas, much greater, and two in a row look like carelessness."

  • I thank Joe Conason for pointing out my errors, and I apologize to the readers of S late for my carelessness.

  • This sort of carelessness spoils Piñones (and many other beauty spots on the eastern coastline within easy reach of San Juan); an assemblage of broken bottles, leftover food, litter, and worse is something you can’t fail to notice.

  • We, the American public, tireless in our pursuit of the costless benefit, loath to accept the randomly aimed slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, ever ready to shift the blame for our own laziness or carelessness to someone else--preferably someone with deep pockets.


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