carelessly

adv

1. Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly.

   “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.”

2. Done without care or attention; inattentively.

   “Distracted by the salesperson, he carelessly read the contract.”