careless mistake

Frequency: 7.614.2 per million words

An error caused by not paying enough attention.

mistakeADJECTIVE + MISTAKE

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careless

Examples (10)

  • The student made a careless mistake on the exam.
  • Leaving the door unlocked was a careless mistake.
  • Everyone makes a careless mistake from time to time.
  • His careless mistake cost the team the game.
  • She regretted her careless mistake immediately.
  • Don't let a careless mistake ruin your progress.
  • The report contained several careless mistakes.
  • It was just a careless mistake, nothing serious.
  • Preventing careless mistakes requires focus.
  • A moment of inattention led to a careless mistake.