1. plural of carelessness; instances or states of lack of attention, care, or caution
Usage: countable plural form; often used to refer to multiple instances or types of negligent behavior

Examples

• The carelessnesses of the construction crew led to several safety violations.
• Her repeated carelessnesses in proofreading cost her the job.
• The report documented multiple carelessnesses in the handling of patient records.
• Such carelessnesses cannot be tolerated in a medical setting.
• The driver's carelessnesses on the highway endangered other motorists.
• We must address these carelessnesses before they cause serious problems.