The difference between Carelessly and Slapdash
When used as adverbs, carelessly means giving the appearance of carelessness, whereas slapdash means in a hasty or careless manner.
Slapdash is also verb with the meaning: to apply, or apply something to, in a hasty, careless, or rough manner.
Slapdash is also adjective with the meaning: produced or carried out hastily.
check bellow for the other definitions of Carelessly and Slapdash
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Carelessly as an adverb:
Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly.
Examples:
"The papers were carelessly strewn on the table."
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Carelessly as an adverb:
Done without care or attention; inattentively.
Examples:
"Distracted by the salesperson, he carelessly read the contract."
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Slapdash as an adjective:
Produced or carried out hastily; haphazard; careless.
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Slapdash as an adverb:
In a hasty or careless manner.
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Slapdash as an adverb:
Directly, right there; slap-bang.
Examples:
"Van Eyck signed his portrait of the Arnolfinis slapdash in the center of the painting."
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Slapdash as an adverb:
With a slap; all at once; slap.
Examples:
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Slapdash as a verb (colloquial):
To apply, or apply something to, in a hasty, careless, or rough manner; to roughcast.
Examples:
"to slapdash mortar or paint on a wall"
"to slapdash a wall"